This policy brief takes lessons from a study into the economic values of Coffea arabica biodiversity in Ethiopia and provides actionable steps that the Ethiopian government can take to enhance forest coffee and the economy around it.
Theme: Biodiversity
Conexsus: Unlocking exports of Brazilian non-timber forest products
This case study shares findings from a Partnerships for Forests (P4F) supported project in Brazil aimed to facilitate access to foreign markets for rural and forest small and medium enterprises which are primarily owned or led by women and traditional communities.
Sustainable cocoa agroforestry in the Amazon
This case story highlights the relevance of the Cacau Floresta project for the restoration of the biome in southeast Pará.
Improving species biodiversity: A case study into the Xingu Seeds Network
This case study illustrates Partnerships for Forests’ support for regenerative business models in high biodiversity areas in Brazil.
How a French shoe company is protecting forests and improving livelihoods in the Brazilian Amazon: the case of Veja
This case study synthesises several lessons learned by French footwear manufacturer Veja in strengthening a sustainable, and socially responsible native rubber supply chain in Brazil.
Sustainable açaí and heart of palm in Colombia
Presenting the successful story of Planeta, a regional business built around non-timber forest products in the departments of Antioquia and Chocó, in Colombia.
Making forests and biodiversity work for all: workshop
This online workshop gives a high-level summary of our report, ‘Making forests and biodiversity work for all’, showcasing how P4F is supporting regenerative business models in areas with high biodiversity value across the tropics.
Jagua: The first natural blue colour additive from Colombia to the world
Pioneer company Ecoflora has managed to unlock the commercial uses of the Jagua fruit, bringing the first ever stable, natural blue colourant to the world food industry while protecting Colombian forests.
Making forests and biodiversity work for all
In this report we show how P4F is supporting regenerative business models in areas with high biodiversity value across the tropics.