COP 29 side event: Exploring Solutions for Environmental and Social Sustainability for Inclusive Trade

Event

Governments tackle climate and environment issues through due diligence regulations that may impact livelihoods in developing countries.

This session discusses balancing sustainability in global supply chains, focusing on smallholder farmers and forest producers, and explores potential measures and tools.

Specific objectives of the session:

• Foster a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of agricultural and forest-based trade with environmental and social sustainability. 
• Share insights and reflexions in due diligence approaches to address social and environmental regulations from various examples, projects, policies, initiatives and actors. 
• Inspire collaborative efforts among stakeholders to achieve balanced sustainability goals.

The session will cover topics on integrated policy frameworks, community-led initiatives, voluntary sustainability initiatives, responsible business conduct, due diligence, technological innovations, and case studies, and will feature speakers from different sectors and regions, including policy makers, voluntary initiatives, industry experts, and smallholder producers from countries subject to due diligence regulations.

These key topics will be discussed by Sebastien Dessus from the World Bank, Sharon Cherono from KENAFF, Francoise Van de Ven from ATIBT, Kati Partanen from the World Farmers’ Organization, and our Head of Advocacy, Thorsten Arndt. Tiina Huvio from Agricord will moderate the session.

Participants joining the session will be invited to work together to find solutions that balance environmental integrity with social equity.