Current thinking from COSA on sustainability challenges and practical solutions.
A sustainability revolution built on courageous Innovation
It is heartening to read, in this brief insight, of a few courageous actions that some organziations are taking to improve farmer incomes.
It’s not enough to be above the poverty line; farmers need a living income
Leading companies are grappling with what their responsibility toward a “Living Income” for farmers they source from might mean, as extreme poverty is increasingly seen as a human rights issue.
Four ways that SMART data will make your tech solutions smarter
From blockchain to big data, there are hundreds of shiny apps and software on offer in today’s data-centric world. Every month new technology companies sprout up promising solutions for supply chain management, risk mitigation, and sustainable sourcing. How can you make the right decision?
How tech is changing the game for younger and marginalized farmers
New apps are not only bringing vital information to small farmers, they are increasingly driving their participation in a rich digital eco-system. With the average farmer in the developing world surpassing 60 years of age, these impactful technologies help engage younger farmers in productive ways.
How Green is your Tea?
COSA and the Ethical Tea Partnership reviewed more than 100 studies by academics, government experts, and certification bodies to agree on a common list and description of indicators. 
How a team of innovative organizations is reinventing precision farming for small farmers
Driven by the world’s largest foundation and engaging some of the best minds, we are putting together one of the most unique efforts to radically transform smallholder farming.
Five years after COSA’s landmark global report on sustainability: how far has agri-food sustainability come?
The COSA Measuring Sustainability Report: Coffee and Cocoa in 12 Countries surprised many in 2014 with its hard data and frank insights, the result of partnered research with leading institutions.
Don’t repeat history with the same development mistakes
For intelligent rural investments with sustainable practices, it is critical to understand the influential factors as well as historic lessons from decades of development literature.
Three Guidelines to Reveal What’s Hiding in Your Supply Chain
Traceability is the foundation for any sustainability program. But tracing the chain of custody back to the small producer (the first mile) rarely happens. Simple technologies now demonstrate that it can be done and we can see that it has considerable value for any sustainability-oriented approach.
Sustainability ROI: gateway to financial stability
Leading financial investors can see the writing on the wall, says UN chief economist, noting new directions among major investors even as 2018 has been a tough year for sustainability.