Reducing the Environmental Footprint of the Aquaculture Industry in the Mekong Delta

IDH Aqua team is presenting to the Minister and the Ambassador to Vietnam Hochiminh City, 21 March 2024 – During the business delegation trip of Dutch companies to Vietnam on…

IDH and GIZ Partner to Drive Renewable Energy Adoption in Textile & Manufacturing

© SALAHUDDIN AHMED IDH’s In Sustainable Textile and Apparel Parks (INSTEP) Program and the Project Development Programme (PDP), implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)…

Dutch Ministers and Companies on a Trade Mission to Vietnam

Beyond Chocolate 2024 call for proposals

Important step for living wages by ILO agreement

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has adopted conclusions on wage policies, including living wages at the Governing Body meeting 4-14 March 2024 in Geneva. IDH appreciates that the ILO…

Real talk: prices and profits for all businesses

For all types of businesses, securing buyers that provide sufficient value to stay in business and manage risks is essential. Smallholder farmers are no different. Sourcing from smallholder farmers is…

Sourcing decisions on price should be a function of value and risk 

There is a clear incentive for businesses dependent on smallholder farmer production to ensure smallholders have a business case for investing in farm production. An obvious entry point is the…

Life And Building Safety Initiative welcomes Nike into global safety and sustainability collaboration

IDH’s Life and Building Safety (LABS) Initiative is delighted to announce a partnership with Nike, a leading athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories manufacturer. This collaboration is a significant step forward…

Investing in the Safety of Women and Girls in the Tea Value Chain – Women’s Safety Accelerator Fund

Violence against women and girls remains a widespread and persistent violation of human rights across the world. Despite numerous laws in India aimed at addressing such violence, the…

Over 500 Factories Join Life and Building Safety Initiative

In a significant stride toward enhancing safety standards in workplaces, the Life and Building Safety (LABS) Initiative announces the successful inclusion of over 500 factories under its comprehensive program across…