Ensuring that the world's most used vegetable oil is sustainably produced
Although generally invisible, palm oil is the most widely used vegetable oil in the world. Colombia is expected to increase its production over the coming years. For this reason, we must plan to ensure that this growth takes place in an environmentally and socially responsible way.
Joining forces to export sustainable coffee with a Colombian aroma
Colombian coffee is famous for delighting palates around the world. Our country is a key producer of high-quality coffee and the world's fourth biggest exporter, which encourage us to continue working towards a more sustainable and inclusive supply chain of coffee.
Creating synergies for sustainable floriculture in Colombia
The floral industry is a very important sector in our country's economy. The bulk of our production is exported, so Colombian flowers can bring cheer to people's hearts around the world. We have partnered with the Colombian flower industry to continue growing and exporting flowers through environmental and social responsible practices.
Working together for the sustainable production of Colombian bananas
Bananas are one of the most important sectors of our country's agricultural economy. Today Colombia is a pioneer in producing and exporting the most widely eaten fruit worldwide. As a result, we must join forces to create a more sustainable and inclusive value chain for bananas in Colombia.
The Sustainable Trade Platform has been instrumental in developing our projects. The support it provided has enabled us to enhance the process affecting change amongst producers and develop methods of work that clients perceive as added value.
Angela María Peláez M.
Sustainability Director, Expocafé S.A.
For the Ministry of Foreign Trade of the Netherlands, one of the priorities of our work is to achieve sustainable value chains for primary goods. Sustainable products traditionally have been seen as a luxury for a specific niche market. For this reason, the Embassy of the Netherlands has supported the establishment of the Sustainable Trade Platform.
Martha Arévalo
Administrative Officer, Development Cooperation and Economic Affairs, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Thanks to the Sustainable Trade Platform, we have been able to share a mutual space with companies currently interested in taking on the challenges of sustainability. This is more than an advantage and represents a great opportunity for us.
Miguel Tejada
Director of Economic Studies, Agrobiz
It has been a great pleasure to work with the Sustainable Trade Platform. We have seen changes in our staff and technical team. This is a result of the tools they have shared with us and their online courses we've taken.
Jorge Andrés Gómez A.
Office of Sustainability, SKN Caribecafé
I had the opportunity to attend a workshop on change management led by the Sustainable Trade Platform. I was then able to incorporate these new skills and knowledge in the programs offered by the Cooperative of Salgar in Antioquia.
Jaime Restrepo Velásquez
Coordinator of Specialty Coffees Process, Coffee Growers Cooperative of Salgar
AGROLEARNING
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Our team offers guidance and assistance to students enrolled in this online educational programme in different subjects relevant to sustainability.