September 2020 - The Luc Hoffman Institute, in partnership with the African Leadership University’s School of Wildlife Conservation and the WWF Regional Office for Africa have launched a call for applications to a new innovation challenge. This aims to provide seed funding and access to an incubation program for ideas which generate non-tourism revenue for local communities in Africa.
Read MoreKathmandu, Nepal, 1st September 2020—a three-year project in Nepal has been helping local harvesters of Jatamansi—a plant used in aromatherapy, cosmetics, and food—to boost their income by increasing the value of their product through sustainable harvesting, improving their international market access and clarifying legal issues around the trade..
Read MoreAugust 2020 - With wild sourced herb products increasingly in demand in the current global crisis, consumers are increasingly asking how to be sure that the products they use are benefitting people and planet, and brands are increasingly looking to use certified ingredients to demonstrate their ethical credentials to consumers.
Read MoreJuly 2020 - Nature Connect India has a special place among the FairWild-certified wild collections operations. Not only was it the first company in India to be certified by FairWild, but also the company has had biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoods objectives embedded at the heart of the initiative right from the beginning.
Read MoreJuly 2020 - The Belgian Trade for Development Centre (TDC) has launched a call for proposals for African producer organizations active in sustainable production and trade. They can apply for financial support from the TDC for initiatives that improve the management of their organization and access to the market.
Read MoreJuly 2020 - #FairWildWeek 2020 has drawn to a close following a packed week of stories, celebrations, and actions around why the world should care about wild plants, now more than ever!
Read MoreJune 2020 - FairWild Foundation this month celebrates becoming the recipient of Nutrition Business Journal’s 2020 “Stewardship and Sustainability” award!
Read MoreDuring the global lockdown, our innate need to commune with nature and the outside world has never been more apparent—which is why FairWild Week 2020, the annual celebration of the essential role wild plants play in our everyday lives, is more important and relevant than ever!
Read MoreJune 2020 - As part of it’s response to the current COVID-19 situation, the FairWild Foundation has produced new guidelines for conducting audits against the FairWild Standard.
Read MoreCambridge, UK, 25th June 2020 - TRAFFIC, one of FairWild’s partners, today released a new report on the sustainability of wild plant trade, especially those used to treat COVID-19.
Read MoreMay 2020 - With wild sourced herb products increasingly in demand in the current global crisis, consumers are increasingly asking how to be sure that the products they use are benefitting people and planet. Join our webinar to find out how FairWild certification can benefit your business and your sustainability journey!
Read MoreApril 2020 - FairWild Foundation will be holding a webinar to bring together FairWild stakeholders on this topic, identify current and potential impacts, and solutions.
Read MoreCambridge, UK, 7th April 2020, World Health Day - TRAFFIC, one of FairWild’s partners, today released a short paper on the role of wild plants in health treatment and why sustainability of their trade matters.
Read MoreMarch 2020 - As the world navigates the current COVID-19 crisis, FairWild Foundation remains committed to our ongoing work towards a sustainable future for wild plant resources and the people who depend on them. We wish everyone in the global community the very best during this challenging time: our thoughts are with you.
Read MoreNuremberg, Germany, 12-15th February 2020 - The FairWild Foundation exhibited at the world’s largest organic trade fair for the eighth consecutive year, showcasing the business benefits and importance of the FairWild Standard for sustainability and fair treatment of wild-collectors.
Read MoreZürich, February 2020 – The FairWild Foundation is pleased to welcome Sebastian Pole, co-founders of Pukka Herbs Ltd., to the Board of Trustees.
Read MoreDecember 2019 - Are you attending BioFach 2020, in Nuremberg, Germany 12-15 February? Join us at the world's largest Organic trade fair!
Read MoreNovember 2019 - The FairWild Standard has featured during presentations at the World Forum on the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation, held in Dujiangyan, China on 28-30 October 2019.
Read MoreLast year a Peru Balsam collection project joined the FairWild family with the support of Nelixia, an ingredients provider based in Latin America.
Read MoreOctober 2019 - Join us in Kathmandu, Nepal for a unique opportunity to learn how to assess sustainable wild collection according to the FairWild Standard.
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