The production of agricultural commodities, such as palm oil or soy, is often linked to the deforestation of … biodiversity-rich tropical rainforests with high carbon storage capacities. These so-called forest-risk commodities are traded … countries have acknowledged a shared responsibility for the adverse effects of the demand for forest-risk commodities and es... …

sustainable conditions in GVCs to the fore as long as chain governance and the lack of legal frameworks remain as the main … obstacles to extending sustainability in GVCs. …

This paper highlights the overlap between private sector and the state in regulating the sustainability of palm oil … industry in Indonesia through the presence of two different certification schemes: the voluntary, global market … demand from global consumers for proof of sustainability in the industry requires comprehensive supply chain traceability …