The case study explores P4F’s support to strengthen both the supply and demand aspects of the NTFP market to improve the financial and social position of women and indigenous NTFP collectors in Cameroon.
Theme: Social impact
Supporting farmers to regenerate forests in Gulu, Northern Uganda
Farmer and project implementer explain how a regenerative farming initiative is changing mindsets to restore a degraded landscape in Gulu District, Northern Uganda.
Building trust and long-term commitments in historically disadvantaged communities
This lessons-learned report explores how an innovative agroforestry programme successfully built trust and mobilised communities in the Gulu district in Northern Uganda.
Equitable benefit sharing in reforestation: lessons from Taking Root to optimise value for smallholder farmers
This knowledge product outlines some of the approaches and perspectives the environmental non-profit Taking Root applies to integrate the values of partnership and equity into forest restoration projects.
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.
Gender and inclusion in micro, small and medium-sized companies: Practical guidelines for management, communication and export
The practical guide ‘Gênero e inclusão em micro, pequenas e médias empresas: Orientações práticas para gestão, comunicação e exportação’ supports community businesses in the development of gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) practices.
Social and Gender Guidance
This guidance report offers support for organisations to increase their ambition on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI).
Enhancing resilience of forest-based businesses: strengthening value chains as a support strategy during crises
The report brings together key lessons from forest product businesses in the Amazon that have put COVID-19 adaptation strategies into action.
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.
