08 April 2020
- Feature
There are a number of schemes for palm oil plantation traders and processors, as well as retailers and manufacturers to demonstrate their sustainability efforts and good agricultural practices. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the Palm Oil Innovation Group (POIG), a…
30 March 2020
- Success stories
In the rural communities of Quang Tri Province, Vietnam, opportunities to earn a stable living are hard to come by. This is especially true for women, who are often the primary caretaker of their families. In a tree nursery in the Cam Lo district, an innovative NEPCon project supports…
30 March 2020
- Feature
- Market news
The Friis Thaagaard family recently unveiled Villa Grenaa, the world’s first Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) certified villa. Located in the southern part of Grenaa (Grenå) in Denmark, this villa is not only made of responsibly-sourced PEFC certified timber…
25 March 2020
- Feature
- Preferred by Nature news
It may never fully replace field visits, but as COVID-19 is spreading around the globe, remote auditing combined with a risk-based approach is proving invaluable, tells NEPCon Executive Director Peter Feilberg.
25 March 2020
- Feature
- Preferred by Nature news
NEPCon’s 35 country offices are all at different stages on the COVID-19 curve. We asked three regional managers, how they are being impacted by the virus.
18 March 2020
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The current COVID-19 outbreak is having a profound impact around the world. NEPCon is taking the situation very seriously and we are committed to taking all necessary actions in order to protect health and lives.
06 March 2020
- Feature
Globally, March 8 officially marks International Women’s Day. We spoke with Cristina Calvo, co-founder of Asuaire Travel to understand what this day means to her and how her work creates new opportunities for women from high-risk communities in Costa Rica to pursue work in the tourism…
02 March 2020
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- Press releases
Businesses have a key role in addressing the threats to ecosystems worldwide. By joining forces, NEPCon and The Long Run will accelerate the expansion of nature conservation by the private sector and within the tourism industry.
19 February 2020
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- Press releases
More sustainable choices for travellers are available now on thegreenwall.com.au as the platform has now included hotels and resorts certified by NEPCon.
07 February 2020
- Market news
Only 9 per cent of all plastic waste ever produced has been recycled. The plastic waste problem, especially packaging waste – must be addressed for a more sustainable future. Tetra Pak is moving towards a circular economy by creating packaging that reduces environmental impact.