The world is more insecure than ever. Climate change and global insecurity like conflicts and the pandemic have heightened threats to livelihoods while exposing the fragility of our shared food system.
Urgent change is needed.
Download our report: https://t.co/5eW6HTKgDd
Celebrating #WorldEnvironmentDay! 🌍
At Fairtrade, we believe a sustainable future involves conscious choices. We're committed to preserving our planet and its resources, addressing environmental challenges, and promoting fairness.
📷 The Fairtrade Foundation/Eduardo Martino
Chocolate is one of the UK’s favourite foods 🍫
The farmers growing cocoa however, do not reap the rewards of its popularity, with many experiencing extreme poverty.
Together with farmers and businesses, Fairtrade is working for a fairer future.
https://t.co/lIyHpKcg9X
Soil biodiversity drives the carbon, nitrogen and water cycles upon which life on earth depends.
#Sustainable land management practices and sustainably managing agricultural landscapes can preserve soil #biodiversity.
via @IUCN
Fairtrade’s vision is a world in which all producers can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfil their potential and decide on their future.
Without maintaining and enhancing biodiversity, sustainable livelihoods cannot be achieved.
https://t.co/f0rhImDWnJ
Will your next MP stand with Fairtrade farmers?
Use our quick online tool to ask candidates in your area to speak up for fairer trade if elected.
The Fairtrade Foundation is an independent charity and does not endorse any party or candidate.
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Commodity exchanges influence prices of key foods and ingredients on all levels of the supply chain. But how close is the link between the commodity exchange, and the commodity itself?
https://t.co/GULDVR6GB9
Zaytoun is 20!
Can you believe it? Twenty years have flown by since we set up Zaytoun in 2004, propelled by grassroots demand & driven by a mission that remains as important to us today as it did back then.
Share our story here https://t.co/PPECzD17VV
#Palestine 1/2 🧵
🌿 @FairtradeUK has launched an urgent call for action to bring more businesses and shoppers on board
"By continuing to prioritise fair prices and equitable governance, we can build a future where trade truly works for everyone."
@coopnews 👉 https://t.co/ihF0Js5Q4R
Fairer trade needs to be on the agenda in this election. Pledge to consider fair trade issues when you vote by committing to Make Your Mark.
https://t.co/iwnYbskOYe
Today we released our 2023 Annual Report, ‘Driving the fairness agenda’, showcasing our priorities, milestones and achievements in 2023.
👉 https://t.co/Buix7wjb0d
🌟 Be the change you want to see! 🌟
Join our global Fairtrade movement and create a lasting impact by pledging your commitment: https://t.co/JJt0Dpck17.
Sign to Make Your Mark and support farmers like Christoph.
The first global mangrove assessment for @redlisteco shows over half of the world’s mangrove ecosystems are at risk of collapse.
Learn why and what can be done ➡️ https://t.co/CdFjHU7MmX
We're waiting for smell-o-vision for X so you can get a whiff of this choco heaven right here🤭
Which piece of our nakey bar do you fight your friends for? 🍫
#tonyschocolonely#tonyschocolate#chocolate
We are seeing more extreme weather events as the climate crisis hits - from flooding in East Africa, to weather warnings in the UK.
🇧🇩Country Director, Shahed Ferdous, reflects on the current heatwave and its impact on communities throughout Bangladesh:
https://t.co/JY35JwLy5O
In our 30th year, our CEO Mike Gidney says: “Fairtrade is about building a fairer future for people in low-income countries who grow and make the things we rely on every day. We estimate that 10m people benefit from sales of products on Fairtrade terms."
https://t.co/QRLBAW8a93
Did you know?
In January 2000 Fairtrade bananas from Ghana, Ecuador and Windward Islands become the first to carry the FAIRTRADE Mark 🍌
Today, one third of all bananas sold in the UK are Fairtrade 🌴
https://t.co/BrdWYPF9Bf
It was a pleasure to host @TonysChocoUK_IE cocoa farmers and co-op members from West Africa in Parliament today. Thank you for sharing your amazing, ethical and delicious chocolate with MPs passionate about Fairtrade! @FairtradeUK@FairtradeAPPG