WFTO (World Fair Trade Organization)

Latest Episodes:

Redefining women’s empowerment: Gender Justice and its links to economic degrowth Mar 03, 2023

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????WFTO Podcast: In this episode, Zerrin Cengiz, Project Officer at WFTO, talks with Dr. Gisela Carrasco Miró, a scholar with a PhD in gender studies with over 8 years of experience in local economic development programs as well as consulting for several international organizations.
Together, they discuss the difference between the concept of women’s empowerment and of #GenderJustice, the role of economic growth and the importance of implementing degrowth strategies in order to achieve a fair and equitable world for all.

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The importance of ethical consumption in the new economy Feb 22, 2023

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The second part of our podcast is on Ethical Consumption. In this episode, Leida Rijnhout, our Chief Executive, emphasizes the role that individuals can play as consumers and citizens in contributing to building a sustainable society and the role of the advertisement industry in inducing unsustainable consumption patterns. According to the current economic system, constantly growing consumption rates fuel economic growth and wealth. However, not all production ensures environmental protection, human right, and sustainable development. For this reason, in this podcast, we delve into the importance of ethical consumption in the new economy.

Challenges and solutions for scaling up ethical consumption patterns Jan 12, 2023

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On this week's podcast, Leida Rijnhout, WFTO's Chief Executive, shares her thoughts on the weaknesses of our broken economic system. Mass consumption is inevitably causing environmental damage and affecting more vulnerable communities worldwide. What could be the role of governments in facilitating the development of more ethical consumption patterns? Listen to our podcast to know how SMEs and domestic markets can play a crucial role in building a new ethical global economy.

12 January 2023

The future of Fair Trade fashion Apr 22, 2021

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What does the future of fashion look like and how are market opportunities shifting for Fair Trade Enterprises? In this episode, Erinch Sahan speaks with Christine Gent, Global Community Director of Fashion Revolution and MADE51 WFTO Fair Trade Expert, and Johny Joseph, Creative Handicrafts Director about brand transparency, conscious consumption and innovations and market opportunities for social enterprises and Fair Trade in the fashion industry.

Fair Trade Principle 3: Fair Trade Practices Feb 23, 2021

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On this third episode of our 10 Principles of Fair Trade series we are joined by Michelia of TradeAid and Nancy of Freeset to discuss Fair Trade Principle 3: Fair Trade Practices in more detail. How did these these two Fair Trade Enterprises remain committed to Fair Trade practices during the pandemic, how did they initiate new projects to respond to the emerging needs and how has this crisis impacted their work?

Principle 2: Transparency and Accountability Feb 12, 2021

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On this second episode of our 10 Principles of Fair Trade series we are joined by Selyna of Selyn and Martin of El Puente to discuss Fair Trade Principle 2: Transparency and Accountability in more detail. In response to this crisis, mainstream businesses have delayed, put on hold, or cancelled their orders, so how did these Fair Trade Enterprises respond to the challenges and how do they prioritise transparency and accountability in all areas of their work?

Pirates, holacracy and rebuilding a Fair Trade pioneer: Traidcraft reinvented Jan 22, 2021

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What can pirates teach you about management and rule-breaking? And can we really do away with bosses? Robin Roth, CEO of Traidcraft PLC, tells the story of a Fair Trade pioneer that has been reborn. He talks through their recent success on ecommerce, the challenges facing Fair Trade social enterprises and how he's implemented decentralised management to create a nimble new social enterprise.

Principle 1: Opportunities for Disadvantaged Producers Dec 11, 2020

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On this first episode of our 10 Principles of Fair Trade Series we are joined by Ueli of WomenCraft and Kanika of Conserve India to discuss Fair Trade Principle 1: Opportunities for Disadvantaged Producers in more detail. We will learn the problems and obstacles that both Fair Trade Enterprises have to face during the pandemic and the help and support that they have shown to their artisans during this difficult time.

Conversation with Roopa Mehta, WFTO President - 2nd Anniversary of the Fair Trade Charter Sep 25, 2020

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Two years since the adoption of the International Fair Trade Charter, WFTO has joined forces with a wide coalition of civil society organisations to demand the transformation of the economy and the trade system through just and sustainable COVID-19 policies. In this special episode, Erinch Sahan speaks with Roopa Mehta, WFTO President, about the evolution of the Fair Trade movement, the challenges and opportunities that have risen in recent years and the prospect of Fair Trade Enterprises becoming a model of alternative business.

Conversation with Nicolette Naumann, Vice President of Ambiente Aug 18, 2020

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How are trade shows impacted by the current pandemic? In this episode, Erinch Sahan speaks with Nicolette Naumann, Vice President of the world's leading consumer goods trade show, Ambiente, and she shares her insights and best practice as the world rises from the COVID-19 crisis.