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Extinction Rebellion gave it 'the Big One' with a four-day peaceful protest – now what?

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Friday, April 28, 2023

The latest four-day demonstration by environmental protest group Extinction Rebellion (XR) – dubbed “the Big One” as it aimed to be the largest climate protest in UK history – ended without a single arrest.

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The latest four-day demonstration by environmental protest group Extinction Rebellion (XR) – dubbed “the Big One” as it aimed to be the largest climate protest in UK history – ended without a single arrest.
The movement that began with civil disobedience in 2018 has now declared its preference for “attendance over arrest and relationships over roadblocks”.
Four months ago, the group announced a pause on disruptive action that inconvenienced the public, such as road blockades.

The numbers game

That puts the Big One on par with the 2019 climate strike as the UK’s joint biggest environmental protests.
But the numbers on their own are not what we should focus on.
In this case, what can the government no longer do, or only do at increased political cost.
The numbers on that march?

What next?

This was a cathartic moment that allowed people to express their fear and horror at our civilisation’s tragic trajectory, without necessarily increasing the capacity to act.
Unless you keep doubling the numbers, you look weak.
One might assume that the recent large protests and marches mean that citizens are newly empowered to speak up.
Will XR, as it set out to, change the policy game, or be changed by it?
Every Wednesday, The Conversation’s environment editor writes Imagine, a short email that goes a little deeper into just one climate issue.

Mars, Incorporated Supports 14,000 Cocoa Farmers on a Path to a Sustainable Living Income by 2030

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

CHICAGO, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mars Incorporated, a maker of chocolate for more than 100 years, today announced a new effort to improve the livelihoods of smallholder cocoa farmers. Two groundbreaking, farmer-first programs will aim to support 14,000 smallholder farmers in Côte d'Ivoire and Indonesia on a path to a sustainable living income in the next eight years. These programs were designed in consultation with cocoa farmers and development partners and build on lessons learned from Mars' recent efforts to improve livelihoods for farmers of mint and other raw materials. The findings from these new programs will be used to create a blueprint of interventions that Mars can scale across the cocoa supply chain.

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Two groundbreaking, farmer-first programs will aim to support 14,000 smallholder farmers in Cte d'Ivoire and Indonesia on a path to a sustainable living income in the next eight years.
Today we are aiming to crack the code on a sustainable living income for cocoa farmers to enable them and their families to thrive for generations," said Barry Parkin, Mars Chief Sustainability and Procurement Officer.
Mars, Fairtrade and ECOOKIM are embarking on a holistic development journey to achieve and maintain a living income for cocoa growing communities.
The goal is to establish the fastest, most efficient, most viable route to a living income for all cocoa farmers.

Vintage Wine Estates joins industry and key stakeholders as founding member of the Sustainable Wine Rountable

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Friday, September 17, 2021

The newly formed Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR) is a unique coalition of leading wine brands, small producers, distributors, retailers, environmental organizations, and others all joined in their determination to make the wine sector a sustainability leader.

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The newly formed Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR) is a unique coalition of leading wine brands, small producers, distributors, retailers, environmental organizations, and others all joined in their determination to make the wine sector a sustainability leader.
"At the SWR, our industry is coming together to define what constitutes truly sustainable wine production, covering the whole chain from the vineyard to the consumer.
Michelle Wine Estates, Sustainable Agriculture Network, Sustainable Winegrowing Australia, Sustainable Winegrowing British Columbia, Systembolaget, The Co-op UK, The Fairtrade Foundation, The Porto Protocol, The Wine Society, Treasury Wine Estates, Vingruppen, Vintage Wine Estates, Waitrose & Partners, Whole Foods Market, Wines of South Africa, WWF South Africa.
The SWR is hosted by Sustainable Wine Ltd, a mission-driven non-profit company set up to help make sustainability mainstream in the wine sector.

Sustainable Wine Roundtable Created to Fight Climate Change Founding Members Announced

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

"A global problem, a global solution. It's common sense. As a trained economist, I firmly believe climate change must be combated with practical, implementable, and measurable global sustainability standards. With some of the best minds and leaders in the wine industry working together via the Sustainable Wine Roundtable, we can win the battle." -- Co-owner Domaine Bousquet, Anne Bousquet

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Social pressures around workers' rights and diversity, the wine industry, like many others, has significant issues that need addressing.
"We invite everyone in the wine community to join us," Bampfield added, noting that the SRW will be open to general membership in 2022.
As a trained economist, I firmly believe climate change must be combated with practical, implementable, and measurable global sustainability standards.
With some of the best minds and leaders in the wine industry working together via the Sustainable Wine Roundtable, we can win the battle."

Value-based loyalty towards sustainable brands continues to increase amongst Canadian consumers despite Covid-19

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

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"This latest research shows us that sustainable business practices are no longer a "nice to have" but a must have," said Julie Francoeur, Executive Director at Fairtrade Canada.

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"This latest research shows us that sustainable business practices are no longer a "nice to have" but a must have," said Julie Francoeur, Executive Director at Fairtrade Canada.
Generally, Canadian consumers feel an increased sense of trust, pride and community when supporting Fairtrade.
The international Fairtrade systemmade up of Fairtrade International and its member organisationsrepresents the world's largest and most recognised fair trade system.
Fairtrade Canada is a Fairtrade International member and nonprofit organization that certifies, promotes and advocates for Fairtrade.

Fairtrade America Partners With Six Certified Brands to Encourage Shoppers to Make Purchases With People and the Planet in Mind

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

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Today, Fairtrade America announced it has partnered with six Fairtrade certified brands to encourage shoppers to make purchases with people and the planet in mind.

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Today, Fairtrade America announced it has partnered with six Fairtrade certified brands to encourage shoppers to make purchases with people and the planet in mind.
Now, more so than ever, we need to come together as a global community to protect our planet and our farmers.
The Fairtrade Mark appears on more than 30,000 products globally and new brands are committing to Fairtrade every day.
Each of these Fairtrade certified products are available to purchase on Amazon, easily meeting consumers where they are increasingly shopping for everyday items - online!

Fairtrade America Partners With Five Certified Brands To Encourage Shoppers To Choose Fairtrade This Holiday Season

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

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Today, Fairtrade America announced it has partnered with five Fairtrade certified brands to encourage ethical gift giving and entertaining this holiday season.

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Today, Fairtrade America announced it has partnered with five Fairtrade certified brands to encourage ethical gift giving and entertaining this holiday season.
"We're grateful for the opportunity to encourage consumers to celebrate a Fairtrade holiday season, especially this year," shared Mary Linnell-Simmons, Fairtrade America's Director of Marketing and External Relations.
Each of these partner brands have holiday products available for easy purchase online, meeting the desires of this year's holiday shopper.
Fairtrade is excited to carry this momentum forward this holiday season with the following brands and products:
Gimme Coffee - Leftist is Gimme!

Fairtrade America Launches "Choose Fairtrade: Choose The World You Want" Campaign To Raise Awareness Of Fairtrade's Positive Impacts

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Thursday, October 1, 2020

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While consumer awareness and purchase intent of Fairtrade products is increasing in the U.S., this campaign is intended to educate more Americans about the value of purchasing Fairtrade certified products.

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While consumer awareness and purchase intent of Fairtrade products is increasing in the U.S., this campaign is intended to educate more Americans about the value of purchasing Fairtrade certified products.
Fairtrade America is proud to commission murals that celebrate the men and women who work hard to produce staple goods we enjoy," said Peg Willingham, executive director, Fairtrade America.
Fairtrade envisions a world in which all producers can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfill their potential and decide on their future."
The Choose Fairtrade: Choose the World You Want campaign highlights a couple of Fairtrade's key areas of impact : fighting poverty and promoting gender equality.

Bringing Relief and Resilience to Producers on World Fair Trade Day: 3.1 Million Eur in Funding Launched by Fairtrade International

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Saturday, May 9, 2020

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OTTAWA, May 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On World Fair Trade Day, Fairtrade International announces the launch of a Fairtrade Producer Relief Fund and establishment of a Fairtrade Producer Resilience Fund in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

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OTTAWA, May 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On World Fair Trade Day, Fairtrade International announces the launch of a Fairtrade Producer Relief Fund and establishment of a Fairtrade Producer Resilience Fund in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
The Fairtrade Producer Relief Fund initially makes 2.1 million available to Fairtrade certified producer organizations for urgently needed investment in safety and livelihoods.
Canadas National Fairtrade Organization, Fairtrade Canada, has contributed a total of $25,000 of its reserves to the Producer Relief Fund.
The monies from both the Fairtrade Producer Relief Fund and Fairtrade Producer Resilience Funds will be allocated proportionally to the three regional Fairtrade Producer Networks.

Fairtrade Canada Creates Stamp to Bruise Bananas With Dark Truths

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Friday, November 1, 2019

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To help change this, Fairtrade Canada created the first ever Banana Stamp, a simple tool to help spread their message where it can't be ignored directly on bananas.

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To help change this, Fairtrade Canada created the first ever Banana Stamp, a simple tool to help spread their message where it can't be ignored directly on bananas.
A study conducted by True Price and Trucost compared the external costs of conventional production with bananas produced as Fairtrade.
Where other countries see major retailers committing to 100% Fairtrade banana sourcing, in Canada, Fairtrade bananas are only available in five large retailers across Canada.
Fairtrade is a global movement for change with a strong and active presence in Canada, represented by Fairtrade Canada.