Windward Commodities

[Windward Commodities @windwardbrands]

We’re putting a recycling system in place in the Caribbean and it’s been challenging to say the least. Our operations director, Sal, discusses why the private sector has a big part to play in driving the solutions, in @sustainbrands #circulareconomy https://t.co/L1gw9Vn5se

[Windward Commodities @windwardbrands]

Brilliant to read about an innovative #circulareconomy company succeeding not too far from our Care Caribbean initiative. We love the MUTA business model that creates security for informal recyclers while also tapping into global markets. https://t.co/pXa33rld3w

[Windward Commodities @windwardbrands]

Long-term investment is crucial for small agricultural businesses to grow and drive prosperity. As Karissa Moothoo Padayachie of @go2uj points out in @ConversationUK that requires patient financing that stays in place through thick and thin. https://t.co/M6VCnosoKL

[Windward Commodities @windwardbrands]

Humans are central to the sustainability story, but sometimes they're forgotten as companies focus on facts and figures. As John Broadway of @Yogiproducts explains, people respond to people. That's why brands with good people stories should tell them. https://t.co/J3BmsM0uY5

[Windward Commodities @windwardbrands]

The potential of big data makes big headlines but the key for smallholders is translating that potential into impact. So it's great to read about a @UNDP project that is driving practical benefits by identifying #positivedeviance and spreading the word. https://t.co/Lw1pwMSisv

[Windward Commodities @windwardbrands]

How do climate-smart growing techniques actually improve smallholders' livelihoods? Check out @WorldBank's video to find out. It also highlights the important point that revenue from carbon credit schemes must find its way back to farmers through benefit sharing models.

[World Bank Group @WorldBankGroup]

In Ghana, cocoa farmers are improving their yields and mitigating climate change simultaneously by adopting climate-smart growing practices that help curb deforestation and reduce carbon emissions. Watch this video: https://t.co/ooSfwitD7n

[Windward Commodities @windwardbrands]

Looking for your next listen? Tune into the Sustainiacs podcast where you'll find our Operations Director, Sal, discussing how to build a circular economy in the Caribbean, including the value of developing local partnerships 👉 https://t.co/k65TnK3onS

[Windward Commodities @windwardbrands]

We've worked with farming cooperatives in Mexico and seen how effectively they can empower smallholders and increase their negotiating strength. For a look at their challenges and potential check out @Heifer's insightful roundtable discussion. https://t.co/o6Kog9bQKa

[Windward Commodities @windwardbrands]

The @FAO's #SOFI2023 report includes some sobering stats on hunger alongside interesting findings such as an increased reliance on food purchasing among rural farming households in #Africa. It reinforces the need to create equitable food systems that reward them fairly👇

[FAO Statistics @FAOstatistics]

#DYK the latest hunger figures?

State of Food Security and Nutrition in The World 2023

Urbanization, Agrifood Systems Transformation and Healthy Diets across the Rural-Urban Continuum

Download your copy of #SOFI2023 today👇

📙https://t.co/bspEho5Cy9

[Windward Commodities @windwardbrands]

Our operations director, Salina Toll, joined @VincentTheDude on the brilliant Sustainiacs podcast to discuss how https://t.co/LlWfo8IJd3 is attempting to kickstart the #circulareconomy in the region. She also gives a whirlwind tour of Windward's work 👉 https://t.co/k65TnK3onS

[Know~Bull Logistics @VincentTheDude]

Salina Docherty of Windward Commodities talks about #sustainability in #supplychainsolutions , #valuechain , and the very real and urgent need for #circularity in both.

The Sustainiacs...like no other.

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[Windward Commodities @windwardbrands]

Sustainable and equitable supply chains are the key to preventing climate-related disruption to the world's food systems. As @Fairtrade's @jpsolisv and Javier Aliaga Lordemann explain, we need to accelerate the adoption of sustainable production models before it's too late👇🏽

[Devex @devex]

Food systems will likely face significant upheaval due to climate change. Fairtrade’s Juan Pablo Solis and Javier Aliaga Lordemann discuss how agroecological approaches can mitigate impacts while advancing the SDGs: https://t.co/MGIfMuPxpb

#Sponsored by @FAIRTRADE #futureisfair

[Windward Commodities @windwardbrands]

As drought affects much of the planet it's heartening to read about innovations tackling the challenges of farming in arid environments. We're hopeful successful innovations can be scaled up with patient capital to benefit smallholders who most need them. https://t.co/sGfI9RQaFy

[Windward Commodities @windwardbrands]

We enjoyed this @CircularEconomy article by @emmaelobeid and @m_schnitger! In our work, we've seen how approaches such as agroforestry can combine mitigation and adaptation, enabling farmers to build climate resilience while tackling climate change👍🏽 https://t.co/uLGE6kmf9X

[Windward Commodities @windwardbrands]

There's more to a successful carbon credit scheme than planting trees. To provide real value reforestation initiatives should both improve the environment and the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. @P4Forests and Taking Root have some good ideas about how to achieve this 👇

[Palladium @PalladiumImpact]

Growing trees with smallholder farmers in the tropics has emerged as one of the most effective #Climate mitigation solutions. But there are questions about who benefits from these markets. A new report from Palladium's @P4Forests aims to answer those questions.

[Windward Commodities @windwardbrands]

Smallholder farmers have a crucial role to play in transitioning food systems to net zero. But as @Jo_Puri of @IFAD and @ndcp_pablo explain, to play that role and benefit from new market opportunities they need access to financial and tech support.

[Devex @devex]

As we get ready for the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact, @Jo_Puri & @ndcp_pablo argue that global leaders must use the event to define what a just-transition is and commit to financial instruments for sustainable food systems.

https://t.co/qUo6HIzJzy

[Windward Commodities @windwardbrands]

How can smallholder farmers with few formal assets access financing for seeds and fertiliser? By providing micro-lending powered by #AI - not to mention 5,000 agents on the ground - #agritech from companies such as @ApolloAgri could be one answer. https://t.co/uChpM2v2fy

[Windward Commodities @windwardbrands]

This proves it's possible to create a sustainable economic model for smallholders that diversifies incomes and protects local biodiversity. Thanks to @kevin_rushby we also want a holiday to #CostaRica and, more surprisingly, to try Toucan-dropping coffee. https://t.co/ChvXiggA3u

[Windward Commodities @windwardbrands]

For all the fans of value chains out there (not just us surely?) this is a really interesting @SkollFoundation discussion at #SkollWF about the importance of targeting funding at local producers to create long-term impact where it's needed most. https://t.co/wVRu3ngMMS

[Windward Commodities @windwardbrands]

We're looking forward to seeing how the Forum for Farmers and Food Security helps secure investment in smallholder farmers, @DaniNierenberg. We know it's not an easy task, but it's the key to helping build more prosperous and food secure lives. Good luck!

[Farming First @farmingfirst]

New coalition 💥 The Forum for Farmers and Food Security!

The forum will aim to drive tangible action to transform food and agriculture systems while helping farmers boost income and sustainability.

Learn more via @DaniNierenberg in @Forbes 👇
https://t.co/J4JJRnTxVG

[Windward Commodities @windwardbrands]

From chillies to chickens to honey, we've supported smallholder farmers in #Zimbabwe to find bigger and better markets for their crops. On #AfricaDay we want to celebrate their success and also recognise the potential of smallholders to unlock prosperity across the continent.

[Windward Commodities @windwardbrands]

Congratulations to @Waitrose and @FarmAfrica for your @BusinessCAwards win! Enhancing smallholder farmers' lives is a key part of creating a sustainable supply chain - it's great to see them at the heart of your initiative.