GEOG 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 29: Fairtrade Certification, Fair Trade Usa
Document Summary
Strengthening organizations of small farmers, some of which are in remote areas. Less than 10% of world"s cocoa and coffee produced under fair trade label. Commerce fosters sustainable livelihoods and communities in a global society based on cooperation and solidarity; Empower marginalized communities: small scale farmers and artizans, food and apparel workers. Educated consumers marketers and manufactureers about gonsumption practices. Pressure companies to improve sourcing, fair labor. Facilitate dialogue between movements working for a just economy. Fair trade certified goods are paid fair prices and wages, work in safe conditions, protect the environment and receive community development funds to empower and uplift their communities. Fair trade usa educates consumers, brings new manufacturers and retailers into the fair trade system, and provides farmers with tools, training and resources to thrive as international businesspeople. Fairtrade usa community determines how funds are used. Revenues set aside to build schools and maintain enrollment. Allows farmers to survive the coffee crisis.
