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ART Approved to Supply Credits for Global Aviation’s Carbon Market
November 23, 2020|post
ARLINGTON, VA — November 23, 2020 — The Secretariat of the Architecture for REDD+ Transactions (ART) is pleased to announce that national and subnational approaches to reducing forest loss have been approved as a means for international aviation to achieve carbon neutral growth after 2020. This decision marks the first time that these approaches have been […]
From Every Angle: Winrock’s Commitment to Water Security in Tanzania
November 17, 2020|post
Winrock has worked in Tanzania across a variety of sectors over the past 40 years, and much of its work there over the last decade has been dedicated to improving water resource allocation and management to ensure sustainable, equitable access to water for all. Water security has always been a priority for Tanzania, especially increasing […]
Technology Solution for Fair Labor in Thailand’s Sugar Supply Chain
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The Challenge Agricultural supply chains are highly complex, with many production tiers and involved stakeholders. This makes product traceability and assurance of fair labor standards along the supply chain a challenge. Thailand’s sugarcane industry is no exception, where workers are susceptible to forced labor and exploitation.
Cruel Outcomes: An In-Depth Look at Forced Labor in the Palm Oil Industry with Recommendations for Reform
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The report examines how weak corporate governance can increase the vulnerabilities of migrant workers and argues that companies’ response to and management of human trafficking and forced labor should be given the same attention as, for example, corruption, fraud, and money laundering. Liberty Shared staff spent several months interviewing workers and speaking to local experts […]
‘Making’ a Safer World
November 12, 2020|post
As the COVID-19 pandemic brought regular life to a halt, the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, which is implemented by Winrock International, launched a task force of independent makers and manufacturers to produce personal protective equipment (PPE). Using tools such as laser-cutters and 3D printers, the Hub’s task force produced face shields, acrylic barriers and other […]
From Ancient Lands, A Modern Solution
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PROJECT NAME: American Carbon Registry SYNOPSIS: The American Carbon Registry (ACR) is the world’s first private voluntary greenhouse gas registry and the leading approved offset project registry for the California cap-and-trade program. It was recently approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization to supply credits for its global airline carbon market. YEARS ACTIVE: ACR was […]
Protecting Nature and Preserving Livelihoods in Vietnam
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PROJECT NAME: Vietnam Forests and Deltas SYNOPSIS: The payment for forest environmental services (PFES) system is an important initiative of the USAID Vietnam Forests and Deltas Program, which supports Vietnam’s transition to resilient, sustainable development YEARS ACTIVE: 2012-2021 FUNDER: USAID Vietnam’s Payment for Forest Environmental Services (PFES) system, implemented by Winrock’s USAID-funded Vietnam Forests and […]
Women Join Forces to Reduce Child Labor
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PROJECT NAME: Achieving Reduction of Child Labor in Support of Education (ARISE) SYNOPSIS: ARISE raises awareness about child labor and helps improve family livelihoods so that children can pursue an education. The program also works with government officials to strengthen and enforce laws preventing child labor. YEARS ACTIVE: 2019-2021 FUNDER: Japan Tobacco International Dorothy Maniford […]
Educating Girls and Changing Lives in Mali
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PROJECT NAME: USAID Mali Girls Leadership and Empowerment Through Education SYNOPSIS: The USAID Mali Girls Leadership and Empowerment Through Education (GLEE) project works to increase educational opportunities, improve safety, and teach positive health behaviors for adolescent girls in Mali. YEARS ACTIVE: 2018-2021 FUNDER: USAID Every weekday morning, 26-year-old teacher Fily Camara drives nearly two hours […]
How New Shrimp Farming Methods are Improving Lives in Bangladesh
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PROJECT NAME: Safe Aqua Farming For Economic and Trade Improvement (SAFETI) SYNOPSIS: SAFETI trains and supports shrimp and prawn farmers in Bangladesh, and builds the capacity of domestic trade associations and government agencies they work with, to boost livelihoods, increase productivity in the shrimp and prawn industries, and improve food quality and safety in Bangladesh. […]