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Fairtrade: small investments can make a big difference in preventing child labour

Stuart Mitchell

In the cocoa sector, child labour is especially prevalent in West Africa, where according to the latest figures  1.6 million children are estimated to be working on cocoa farms in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana. As we approach World Day Against Child Labour, Fairtrade, which has been actively working to prevent and remediate child labour through its strict certification standards, monitoring systems, and remediation programmes, recognises that the problem still remains large and that eliminating all forms of child labour as noted in Target 8.7 a specific goal of Sustainable Development…

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Fairtrade engages stakeholders, develops future plan for Living Income Reference Price model

Stuart Mitchell

Fairtrade International has committed to a three-phase plan to strengthen its Living Income Reference Price (LIRP) model following a constructive stakeholder meeting. Held in Brussels on 23 May, with the participation of producers, civil society organisations, academics, private sector actors, and Fairtrade representatives, the meeting reaffirmed Fairtrade’s LIRP model as a powerful tool that enables smallholders to afford a decent standard of living. However, key areas for improvement were also identified, including grounding the LIRP model in real-world complexity, communicating with greater clarity, and strengthening inclusive governance structures that drive…

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Fairtrade global statement on partnership and unity during this period of uncertainty

Stuart Mitchell

For over 30 years, the Fairtrade system has transcended borders, political shifts, and economic cycles. Throughout this time, Fairtrade International, together with its member organisations and producer networks, have stood together for a common cause – a commitment to a vision of trade that is rooted in partnership and fairness. Because of this they have posted a statement on their global commitment here, copied below: At a time when global trade and partnership is facing increasing uncertainty, we reaffirm our collective commitment to cooperation across the world. Together, we share…

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Fairtrade announces new Living Income Reference Prices for cocoa in West Africa

Stuart Mitchell

Following an extensive process of data analysis and consultation with farmers, cocoa experts, and chocolate brands, Fairtrade is publishing updated Living Income Reference Prices for cocoa from Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana. Available as a reference for the chocolate industry, these prices are the minimum price a farmer should be paid to be able to attain a living income, meaning they can afford nutritious food, decent housing, education, transportation, and other essentials. The updated prices rely on the best available information about the necessary key variables, including yields, sustainable farming practices,…

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New project boosts Fairtrade farmers’ climate resilience and readiness for EU Deforestation Regulation

Stuart Mitchell

Fairtrade International, together with Proforest and Fairtrade Africa, has launched a three-year project to promote deforestation-free cocoa in Ghana. Titled Partnership for Deforestation-Free Cocoa Supply Chains, the project is funded by a grant from the International Climate Initiative (IKI) and co-funding from Fairtrade Germany. Fairtrade International, together with Proforest and Fairtrade Africa, has launched a three-year project to promote deforestation-free cocoa in Ghana. Titled Partnership for Deforestation-Free Cocoa Supply Chains, the project is funded by a grant from the International Climate Initiative (IKI) and co-funding from Fairtrade Germany. The project…

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