Fair Trade Advocacy Office (FTAO)
@fairtradeftao.bsky.social
We are thrilled to take part in this important Forum and represent the priorities of Fairtrade Africa Youth under the FFPA project funded by the European Commission.
A key opportunity to showcase the role of #FairTrade in building a meaningful EU-AU partnership for a fair & just transition. 🌱
A key opportunity to showcase the role of #FairTrade in building a meaningful EU-AU partnership for a fair & just transition. 🌱
November 21, 2025 at 1:33 PM
We are thrilled to take part in this important Forum and represent the priorities of Fairtrade Africa Youth under the FFPA project funded by the European Commission.
A key opportunity to showcase the role of #FairTrade in building a meaningful EU-AU partnership for a fair & just transition. 🌱
A key opportunity to showcase the role of #FairTrade in building a meaningful EU-AU partnership for a fair & just transition. 🌱
Greetings from Luanda! 📍👋
This week, our Senior Policy and Project Officer, @paolaplk.bsky.social, is in Angola for the AU-EU Civil Society & Youth Forum, where 100 African and European civil society and youth leaders are working together to prepare recommendations ahead of the #AUEUSummit.
This week, our Senior Policy and Project Officer, @paolaplk.bsky.social, is in Angola for the AU-EU Civil Society & Youth Forum, where 100 African and European civil society and youth leaders are working together to prepare recommendations ahead of the #AUEUSummit.
November 21, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Greetings from Luanda! 📍👋
This week, our Senior Policy and Project Officer, @paolaplk.bsky.social, is in Angola for the AU-EU Civil Society & Youth Forum, where 100 African and European civil society and youth leaders are working together to prepare recommendations ahead of the #AUEUSummit.
This week, our Senior Policy and Project Officer, @paolaplk.bsky.social, is in Angola for the AU-EU Civil Society & Youth Forum, where 100 African and European civil society and youth leaders are working together to prepare recommendations ahead of the #AUEUSummit.
Yesterday, @jorgeconesa.bsky.social joined GLOBE EU to discuss the future of agriculture.
Resilient systems can't be built without fairness: living incomes, UTP rules, transparency & sustainability incentives must be central.
Thanks @manuelaripa.bsky.social, @gerbrandy.bsky.social & all speakers.
Resilient systems can't be built without fairness: living incomes, UTP rules, transparency & sustainability incentives must be central.
Thanks @manuelaripa.bsky.social, @gerbrandy.bsky.social & all speakers.
November 21, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Yesterday, @jorgeconesa.bsky.social joined GLOBE EU to discuss the future of agriculture.
Resilient systems can't be built without fairness: living incomes, UTP rules, transparency & sustainability incentives must be central.
Thanks @manuelaripa.bsky.social, @gerbrandy.bsky.social & all speakers.
Resilient systems can't be built without fairness: living incomes, UTP rules, transparency & sustainability incentives must be central.
Thanks @manuelaripa.bsky.social, @gerbrandy.bsky.social & all speakers.
The European Commission's push to update #Organic rules is a welcome step, but it must be done wisely:
👩🌾 protecting smallholders;
✂️ cutting certification costs;
🌱 ensuring a smooth transition to prevent supply disruptions and safeguard global organic supply chains.
Our feedback 👉 bit.ly/48lQcts
👩🌾 protecting smallholders;
✂️ cutting certification costs;
🌱 ensuring a smooth transition to prevent supply disruptions and safeguard global organic supply chains.
Our feedback 👉 bit.ly/48lQcts
November 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The European Commission's push to update #Organic rules is a welcome step, but it must be done wisely:
👩🌾 protecting smallholders;
✂️ cutting certification costs;
🌱 ensuring a smooth transition to prevent supply disruptions and safeguard global organic supply chains.
Our feedback 👉 bit.ly/48lQcts
👩🌾 protecting smallholders;
✂️ cutting certification costs;
🌱 ensuring a smooth transition to prevent supply disruptions and safeguard global organic supply chains.
Our feedback 👉 bit.ly/48lQcts
Our collaborator, Tara Scally, met with Indonesian union leaders Emelia Yanti Siahaan (GSBI) & Elly Rosita Silaban (KSBSI).🤝
They discussed challenges & developments in textile supply chains ahead of EU policy debates on the Digital Product Passport & the revision of Textile Labelling Regulation.
They discussed challenges & developments in textile supply chains ahead of EU policy debates on the Digital Product Passport & the revision of Textile Labelling Regulation.
November 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Our collaborator, Tara Scally, met with Indonesian union leaders Emelia Yanti Siahaan (GSBI) & Elly Rosita Silaban (KSBSI).🤝
They discussed challenges & developments in textile supply chains ahead of EU policy debates on the Digital Product Passport & the revision of Textile Labelling Regulation.
They discussed challenges & developments in textile supply chains ahead of EU policy debates on the Digital Product Passport & the revision of Textile Labelling Regulation.
Together we call for:
🌾Fair farmer income support
🌱Create the economic conditions for the agroecological (e.g., organic) transition
🚜Make farming attractive
🌿Invest in ecosystems and support farmers in the transition
❌End harmful subsidies
💶EU budget that delivers
@christophehansen.bsky.social
🌾Fair farmer income support
🌱Create the economic conditions for the agroecological (e.g., organic) transition
🚜Make farming attractive
🌿Invest in ecosystems and support farmers in the transition
❌End harmful subsidies
💶EU budget that delivers
@christophehansen.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Together we call for:
🌾Fair farmer income support
🌱Create the economic conditions for the agroecological (e.g., organic) transition
🚜Make farming attractive
🌿Invest in ecosystems and support farmers in the transition
❌End harmful subsidies
💶EU budget that delivers
@christophehansen.bsky.social
🌾Fair farmer income support
🌱Create the economic conditions for the agroecological (e.g., organic) transition
🚜Make farming attractive
🌿Invest in ecosystems and support farmers in the transition
❌End harmful subsidies
💶EU budget that delivers
@christophehansen.bsky.social
As #AGRIFISH ministers debate the post-2027 EU farm subsidies policy, the FTAO joins 30+ organisations representing farmers, civil society & national coalitions calling for a #CAP that delivers for farmers, people & planet.
Our recommendations to #MakeCAPWork⤵️
bit.ly/4oKi5kN
Our recommendations to #MakeCAPWork⤵️
bit.ly/4oKi5kN
November 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
As #AGRIFISH ministers debate the post-2027 EU farm subsidies policy, the FTAO joins 30+ organisations representing farmers, civil society & national coalitions calling for a #CAP that delivers for farmers, people & planet.
Our recommendations to #MakeCAPWork⤵️
bit.ly/4oKi5kN
Our recommendations to #MakeCAPWork⤵️
bit.ly/4oKi5kN
The FTAO regrets the European Parliament’s failure to safeguard core protections in the #CSDDD.
⚠️ Weak rules risk leaving smallholders & workers behind, undermining supply chain resilience.
Co-legislators must use trilogue negotiations to restore ambition and ensure #CSDDD delivers on its purpose.
⚠️ Weak rules risk leaving smallholders & workers behind, undermining supply chain resilience.
Co-legislators must use trilogue negotiations to restore ambition and ensure #CSDDD delivers on its purpose.
November 14, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Shamsiya, a cotton producer from Tajikistan, spoke at the European Parliament’s #FairTrade Breakfast about how living incomes transform lives. 🌱🤝
Tomorrow’s #Omnibus vote is a chance for MEPs to back an ambitious #CSDDD that helps make this possible for all farmers, workers & artisans.
Tomorrow’s #Omnibus vote is a chance for MEPs to back an ambitious #CSDDD that helps make this possible for all farmers, workers & artisans.
November 12, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Shamsiya, a cotton producer from Tajikistan, spoke at the European Parliament’s #FairTrade Breakfast about how living incomes transform lives. 🌱🤝
Tomorrow’s #Omnibus vote is a chance for MEPs to back an ambitious #CSDDD that helps make this possible for all farmers, workers & artisans.
Tomorrow’s #Omnibus vote is a chance for MEPs to back an ambitious #CSDDD that helps make this possible for all farmers, workers & artisans.
Delighted to celebrate the #FairTrade Breakfast at the European Parliament, hosted by @bernd-lange.bsky.social & the Fair Trade Working Group.
We explored cooperatives, living incomes & wages with inspiring voices from across the movement.
Thanks to MEPs, Commission & CSO allies for joining us.
We explored cooperatives, living incomes & wages with inspiring voices from across the movement.
Thanks to MEPs, Commission & CSO allies for joining us.
November 7, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Delighted to celebrate the #FairTrade Breakfast at the European Parliament, hosted by @bernd-lange.bsky.social & the Fair Trade Working Group.
We explored cooperatives, living incomes & wages with inspiring voices from across the movement.
Thanks to MEPs, Commission & CSO allies for joining us.
We explored cooperatives, living incomes & wages with inspiring voices from across the movement.
Thanks to MEPs, Commission & CSO allies for joining us.
The #FairTrade Advocacy Marathon 2025 is officially ON!
We’re thrilled to bring the Movement together to dive into key topics:
🌍 Fair Trade for a warming world
🤝 Bridging EU & national advocacy
☕ Transparency in supply chains
🛍️ Fair consumption & fashion
📣 Stronger communication
And much more!
We’re thrilled to bring the Movement together to dive into key topics:
🌍 Fair Trade for a warming world
🤝 Bridging EU & national advocacy
☕ Transparency in supply chains
🛍️ Fair consumption & fashion
📣 Stronger communication
And much more!
November 5, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The #FairTrade Advocacy Marathon 2025 is officially ON!
We’re thrilled to bring the Movement together to dive into key topics:
🌍 Fair Trade for a warming world
🤝 Bridging EU & national advocacy
☕ Transparency in supply chains
🛍️ Fair consumption & fashion
📣 Stronger communication
And much more!
We’re thrilled to bring the Movement together to dive into key topics:
🌍 Fair Trade for a warming world
🤝 Bridging EU & national advocacy
☕ Transparency in supply chains
🛍️ Fair consumption & fashion
📣 Stronger communication
And much more!
Grateful to MEPs @larawolters.bsky.social & @maritmaij.bsky.social for welcoming cotton producer Shamsiya Shamsiddinova from Tajikistan & the FTAO to the European Parliament today.
We look forward to continuing our work to ensure smallholder farmers' realities are at the heart of trade structures.
We look forward to continuing our work to ensure smallholder farmers' realities are at the heart of trade structures.
November 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Grateful to MEPs @larawolters.bsky.social & @maritmaij.bsky.social for welcoming cotton producer Shamsiya Shamsiddinova from Tajikistan & the FTAO to the European Parliament today.
We look forward to continuing our work to ensure smallholder farmers' realities are at the heart of trade structures.
We look forward to continuing our work to ensure smallholder farmers' realities are at the heart of trade structures.
The EU Commission is gearing up to revise the Directive on Unfair Trading Practices (UTPs).
At the FTAO, we welcome steps to improve farmers' position, but key gaps remain:
🛡️ Non-EU suppliers lack protection
💰 Below-cost buying persists
🗣️ Fear silences complaints
Our position ➡️ bit.ly/4omgNfA
At the FTAO, we welcome steps to improve farmers' position, but key gaps remain:
🛡️ Non-EU suppliers lack protection
💰 Below-cost buying persists
🗣️ Fear silences complaints
Our position ➡️ bit.ly/4omgNfA
November 4, 2025 at 11:22 AM
The EU Commission is gearing up to revise the Directive on Unfair Trading Practices (UTPs).
At the FTAO, we welcome steps to improve farmers' position, but key gaps remain:
🛡️ Non-EU suppliers lack protection
💰 Below-cost buying persists
🗣️ Fear silences complaints
Our position ➡️ bit.ly/4omgNfA
At the FTAO, we welcome steps to improve farmers' position, but key gaps remain:
🛡️ Non-EU suppliers lack protection
💰 Below-cost buying persists
🗣️ Fear silences complaints
Our position ➡️ bit.ly/4omgNfA
📚 The next #FairTradeReadingClub is coming up!
Hosted by Prof. Magdalena Śliwińska, we’ll explore Fair Trade’s roots & evolution with Prof. Peter van Dam, author of Fair Trade: Humanitarianism in the Age of Postcolonial Globalization.
📍 Online
✍️ Register to join us: lnkd.in/e5BRA4_t
Hosted by Prof. Magdalena Śliwińska, we’ll explore Fair Trade’s roots & evolution with Prof. Peter van Dam, author of Fair Trade: Humanitarianism in the Age of Postcolonial Globalization.
📍 Online
✍️ Register to join us: lnkd.in/e5BRA4_t
November 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
📚 The next #FairTradeReadingClub is coming up!
Hosted by Prof. Magdalena Śliwińska, we’ll explore Fair Trade’s roots & evolution with Prof. Peter van Dam, author of Fair Trade: Humanitarianism in the Age of Postcolonial Globalization.
📍 Online
✍️ Register to join us: lnkd.in/e5BRA4_t
Hosted by Prof. Magdalena Śliwińska, we’ll explore Fair Trade’s roots & evolution with Prof. Peter van Dam, author of Fair Trade: Humanitarianism in the Age of Postcolonial Globalization.
📍 Online
✍️ Register to join us: lnkd.in/e5BRA4_t
🔵 The FTAO joins over 140 EU & non-EU CSOs to call on MEPs to back a strong, fair #Omnibus deal that protects workers, communities & our planet.
An ambitious #CSDDD must:
✅ Cover more companies
✅ Include a serious climate commitment
✅ Guarantee access to justice
@eccjorg.bsky.social
An ambitious #CSDDD must:
✅ Cover more companies
✅ Include a serious climate commitment
✅ Guarantee access to justice
@eccjorg.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM
🔵 The FTAO joins over 140 EU & non-EU CSOs to call on MEPs to back a strong, fair #Omnibus deal that protects workers, communities & our planet.
An ambitious #CSDDD must:
✅ Cover more companies
✅ Include a serious climate commitment
✅ Guarantee access to justice
@eccjorg.bsky.social
An ambitious #CSDDD must:
✅ Cover more companies
✅ Include a serious climate commitment
✅ Guarantee access to justice
@eccjorg.bsky.social
The FTAO joined 200+ industry stakeholders, EU institutions & CSOs at the European Sustainable Industry Summit.
European companies see sustainability as key to their long-term resilience & competitiveness. We hope the EU co-legislators use corporate sustainability rules to match this ambition.
European companies see sustainability as key to their long-term resilience & competitiveness. We hope the EU co-legislators use corporate sustainability rules to match this ambition.
October 29, 2025 at 11:17 AM
The FTAO joined 200+ industry stakeholders, EU institutions & CSOs at the European Sustainable Industry Summit.
European companies see sustainability as key to their long-term resilience & competitiveness. We hope the EU co-legislators use corporate sustainability rules to match this ambition.
European companies see sustainability as key to their long-term resilience & competitiveness. We hope the EU co-legislators use corporate sustainability rules to match this ambition.
Thrilled to be in Gent with the International Working Group on Ethical Public Procurement, exchanging ideas on how #PublicProcurement can drive social & environmental responsibility.
With the revision of the 2014 Directives coming up, now’s the time to make procurement a force for good! 🌱
With the revision of the 2014 Directives coming up, now’s the time to make procurement a force for good! 🌱
October 23, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Thrilled to be in Gent with the International Working Group on Ethical Public Procurement, exchanging ideas on how #PublicProcurement can drive social & environmental responsibility.
With the revision of the 2014 Directives coming up, now’s the time to make procurement a force for good! 🌱
With the revision of the 2014 Directives coming up, now’s the time to make procurement a force for good! 🌱
🚨 The European Parliament has rejected the #Omnibus compromise, giving MEPs a crucial opportunity to restore core protections in the #CSDDD.
The Fair Trade Movement calls on MEPs to raise ambition & protect farmers, workers & responsible businesses.
Our joint statement 👉 bit.ly/3WlDcNQ
The Fair Trade Movement calls on MEPs to raise ambition & protect farmers, workers & responsible businesses.
Our joint statement 👉 bit.ly/3WlDcNQ
October 22, 2025 at 12:27 PM
🚨 The European Parliament has rejected the #Omnibus compromise, giving MEPs a crucial opportunity to restore core protections in the #CSDDD.
The Fair Trade Movement calls on MEPs to raise ambition & protect farmers, workers & responsible businesses.
Our joint statement 👉 bit.ly/3WlDcNQ
The Fair Trade Movement calls on MEPs to raise ambition & protect farmers, workers & responsible businesses.
Our joint statement 👉 bit.ly/3WlDcNQ
The FTAO welcomes the EU Commission’s move away from a full #EUDR delay but warns: transitional measures must not slow progress.🛑
Fair, timely implementation requires strong partnerships to protect forests, livelihoods & promote sustainable trade.
Our views 👉 fairtrade-advocacy.org/posts/198-no...
Fair, timely implementation requires strong partnerships to protect forests, livelihoods & promote sustainable trade.
Our views 👉 fairtrade-advocacy.org/posts/198-no...
October 21, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The FTAO welcomes the EU Commission’s move away from a full #EUDR delay but warns: transitional measures must not slow progress.🛑
Fair, timely implementation requires strong partnerships to protect forests, livelihoods & promote sustainable trade.
Our views 👉 fairtrade-advocacy.org/posts/198-no...
Fair, timely implementation requires strong partnerships to protect forests, livelihoods & promote sustainable trade.
Our views 👉 fairtrade-advocacy.org/posts/198-no...
With #EUDR set to enter into force end of 2025 (though possible delays have been hinted), farmers are making huge efforts to adapt, often with little support.
While the EU cites IT hurdles, farmers invest time & resources to secure market access.
📢 Clear timelines & support are urgently needed.
While the EU cites IT hurdles, farmers invest time & resources to secure market access.
📢 Clear timelines & support are urgently needed.
October 17, 2025 at 10:54 AM
With #EUDR set to enter into force end of 2025 (though possible delays have been hinted), farmers are making huge efforts to adapt, often with little support.
While the EU cites IT hurdles, farmers invest time & resources to secure market access.
📢 Clear timelines & support are urgently needed.
While the EU cites IT hurdles, farmers invest time & resources to secure market access.
📢 Clear timelines & support are urgently needed.
Last week, @virginiaenssle.bsky.social joined partners in Nairobi to advance a sharper advocacy agenda for #FairTrade at EU & global levels.
Participants visited the New Gikaru Cooperative in Nyeri, a coffee farm championing sustainable practices, income diversification & gender inclusion.☕🌱
Participants visited the New Gikaru Cooperative in Nyeri, a coffee farm championing sustainable practices, income diversification & gender inclusion.☕🌱
October 17, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Last week, @virginiaenssle.bsky.social joined partners in Nairobi to advance a sharper advocacy agenda for #FairTrade at EU & global levels.
Participants visited the New Gikaru Cooperative in Nyeri, a coffee farm championing sustainable practices, income diversification & gender inclusion.☕🌱
Participants visited the New Gikaru Cooperative in Nyeri, a coffee farm championing sustainable practices, income diversification & gender inclusion.☕🌱
💬“Children’s hands will change the world, we must teach those hands to work towards healthy eating,” says David, teacher from Valencia (Spain).
🎉This #WorldFoodDay, our #SchoolFood4Change project & @fao.org celebrated schools working hand in hand for a better food future.
Read more👉 bit.ly/3LdGXCu
🎉This #WorldFoodDay, our #SchoolFood4Change project & @fao.org celebrated schools working hand in hand for a better food future.
Read more👉 bit.ly/3LdGXCu
October 17, 2025 at 8:05 AM
💬“Children’s hands will change the world, we must teach those hands to work towards healthy eating,” says David, teacher from Valencia (Spain).
🎉This #WorldFoodDay, our #SchoolFood4Change project & @fao.org celebrated schools working hand in hand for a better food future.
Read more👉 bit.ly/3LdGXCu
🎉This #WorldFoodDay, our #SchoolFood4Change project & @fao.org celebrated schools working hand in hand for a better food future.
Read more👉 bit.ly/3LdGXCu
Organic farmers are vital for sustainable food systems, but many risk exclusion under the new EU Organic Regulation.
This #WorldFoodDay, we urge the EU to ensure fair, clear rules so smallholders stay in the system & consumers continue to have access to sustainable organic food.🌍🌱
📄 bit.ly/42K5aGG
This #WorldFoodDay, we urge the EU to ensure fair, clear rules so smallholders stay in the system & consumers continue to have access to sustainable organic food.🌍🌱
📄 bit.ly/42K5aGG
October 16, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Organic farmers are vital for sustainable food systems, but many risk exclusion under the new EU Organic Regulation.
This #WorldFoodDay, we urge the EU to ensure fair, clear rules so smallholders stay in the system & consumers continue to have access to sustainable organic food.🌍🌱
📄 bit.ly/42K5aGG
This #WorldFoodDay, we urge the EU to ensure fair, clear rules so smallholders stay in the system & consumers continue to have access to sustainable organic food.🌍🌱
📄 bit.ly/42K5aGG
Join our friends at Oxfam-Magasins du Monde for the opening of 'Women at the Heart of Fair Trade', a photo exhibition celebrating women driving the #FairTrade movement, from production to volunteer action. ♀️🌿
🗓️ 5 Nov, 18:30
📍Maison Amazone, Brussels
🥂Drinks & bites provided
ℹ️ bit.ly/48qjoQF
🗓️ 5 Nov, 18:30
📍Maison Amazone, Brussels
🥂Drinks & bites provided
ℹ️ bit.ly/48qjoQF
October 15, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Join our friends at Oxfam-Magasins du Monde for the opening of 'Women at the Heart of Fair Trade', a photo exhibition celebrating women driving the #FairTrade movement, from production to volunteer action. ♀️🌿
🗓️ 5 Nov, 18:30
📍Maison Amazone, Brussels
🥂Drinks & bites provided
ℹ️ bit.ly/48qjoQF
🗓️ 5 Nov, 18:30
📍Maison Amazone, Brussels
🥂Drinks & bites provided
ℹ️ bit.ly/48qjoQF
🔴 The #JURI Committee has betrayed smallholder farmers & responsible businesses.
❌ 70% fewer companies covered
❌ Weaker safeguards on disengagement
❌ Limited dialogue with suppliers
We urge co-legislators to resist any further weakening and defend an ambitious #CSDDD.
🔗 bit.ly/48u6HnU
❌ 70% fewer companies covered
❌ Weaker safeguards on disengagement
❌ Limited dialogue with suppliers
We urge co-legislators to resist any further weakening and defend an ambitious #CSDDD.
🔗 bit.ly/48u6HnU
October 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
🔴 The #JURI Committee has betrayed smallholder farmers & responsible businesses.
❌ 70% fewer companies covered
❌ Weaker safeguards on disengagement
❌ Limited dialogue with suppliers
We urge co-legislators to resist any further weakening and defend an ambitious #CSDDD.
🔗 bit.ly/48u6HnU
❌ 70% fewer companies covered
❌ Weaker safeguards on disengagement
❌ Limited dialogue with suppliers
We urge co-legislators to resist any further weakening and defend an ambitious #CSDDD.
🔗 bit.ly/48u6HnU