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the EU and US have the highest number of such provisions, with the EU-Central America (2012) agreement containing the most biodiversity-related clauses.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"tess-000098#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a growing trend toward national due diligence laws to mitigate environmental risks in supply chains, exemplified by France's 2017 law and proposed EU legislation to ensure deforestation-free imports.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"tess-000098#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) and eco-labels are widely used but face challenges including a lack of performance requirements, consumer fatigue, and the risk of 'problem shifting' where unsustainable products are diverted to less discerning markets.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"tess-000098#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Technological tools such as satellite monitoring, blockchain, and AI are being deployed to improve supply chain transparency and traceability, though their effectiveness varies by product.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"tess-000098#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The global governance of biodiversity is centered on the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), but governments have consistently failed to meet targets, such as the Aichi biodiversity targets of 2010.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"tess-000098#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["biodiversity loss","sustainable agriculture","deforestation","circular economy","nature-based solutions"],"geography_discussed":["European Union","Brazil","People's Republic of China","France","United Kingdom","Colombia","Peru","Africa"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy review","scoping paper"]},{"id":"wwf-000600","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/wwf-000600","title":"DRIVEN TO WASTE: THE GLOBAL IMPACT OF FOOD LOSS AND WASTE ON FARMS","publisher":{"name":"WWF International","organization":"wwf-international"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2021","source_url":"https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/1112/5p58sxloyr_technical_report_wwf_farm_stage_food_loss_and_waste.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that 15.3% of global agricultural production, approximately 1.2 billion tonnes, is lost at the farm stage, with an estimated economic value of $370 billion. 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It focuses on four components: strengthening monitoring and early warning systems, expanding sustainable land use and finance, empowering indigenous peoples and local communities for climate adaptation, and fostering regional cooperation among the five participating countries. The programme seeks USD 100 million in GCF grants to scale up successful national strategies and mobilize private sector investment through mechanisms like the Green Business Facility.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gclifun-004897#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The programme targets a reduction of 31.6 million tCO2eq in greenhouse gas emissions over its 6-year lifespan by improving the management of at least 35 million hectares of forest.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gclifun-004897#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The initiative aims to increase the climate resilience of 3.8 million rural and urban inhabitants and support diversified, climate-resilient livelihood options for at least 320,000 vulnerable people.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gclifun-004897#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Amazon is approaching a critical tipping point where the loss of 20-25% of original forest cover could permanently transform the dense forest into a savannah, potentially releasing approximately 17 Gt of CO2eq.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gclifun-004897#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Indigenous territories are highly effective at reducing deforestation, with rates up to 6 times lower than the average for areas outside these territories and protected areas.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gclifun-004897#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The programme will implement a Green Business Facility (GBF) model, first established in Peru, to catalyze private investment in low-emissions land use and sustainable bio-businesses across the participating countries.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gclifun-004897#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Climate change is projected to cause significant agricultural disruptions; for example, over 30% of coffee-growing areas in the northern Amazon of Peru may become unsuitable for production by 2030.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gclifun-004897#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The programme identifies a critical need for Near-Real Time (NRT) monitoring and early warning systems to combat illegal logging, land grabbing, and forest fires, which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gclifun-004897#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The total indicative cost of the programme is USD 133 million, with USD 100 million requested as a grant from the GCF and USD 33 million in indicative co-financing.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gclifun-004897#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["deforestation","forest degradation","greenhouse gas emissions","climate resilience","Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation","indigenous people","agroforestry","climate finance","early warning system","forest fire","nature-based solutions","carbon sequestration"],"geography_discussed":["Andes","Putumayo basin","Leticia"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["programme design","climate risk assessment","financial planning"]},{"id":"cdkn-000983","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/cdkn-000983","title":"Mobilising investment for NDC implementation in Peru's waste sector","publisher":{"name":"Climate and Development Knowledge Network","organization":"climate-and-development-knowledge-network"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2020-12","source_url":"https://cdkn.org/sites/default/files/files/SSN_Working-Paper-DIGITAL.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document examines the challenges and opportunities for private investment in Peru's waste sector to meet NDC goals. 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In 2019, 24.2% of Mowi's fish oil came from round and flat sardinella from Mauritania, where no fisheries are currently MarinTrust-certified and the species is considered overfished. Additionally, 40.2% of its fish oil was sourced from Peruvian and Chilean anchovy, a fishery plagued by corruption and the overfishing of juvenile fish.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000150#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Mowi has experienced significant fish mortality across its global operations. In 2019, the company's mortality rate was calculated at 12.26%, which is more than double the 5% mortality rate allowed on Red Tractor certified chicken farms. Specific incidents include the death of 2.6 million salmon at its Northern Harvest Sea Farms subsidiary in Canada in 2019 due to warm water temperatures.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000150#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The company has a poor record regarding fish escapes, which can lead to interbreeding with wild populations. In 2018, Mowi reported 783,323 escaped fish, significantly more than other benchmarked companies. Notable incidents include 52,000 escapes from the Austvika farm in Norway in 2018 and 690,000 escapes from the Punta Redonda farm in Chile in 2018.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000150#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Mowi's use of antibiotics and chemicals is highlighted as problematic. Antibiotic use increased between 2018 and 2019 from 40 to 44 grams of active substance per tonne produced. In Scotland, Mowi used 19.6 tonnes of formaldehyde between April and December 2019, a substance classified as a carcinogen by the EU since 2016.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000150#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The briefing argues that the MarinTrust certification standard is flawed due to corporate interference and vested interests, as members of the governing body include representatives from the world's largest fishmeal and fish oil producers.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000150#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["aquaculture","biodiversity loss","water pollution","food security","climate change"],"geography_discussed":["Norway","Canada","Mauritania","Peru","Ireland","Faroe Islands"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["supply chain analysis","corporate accountability assessment"]},{"id":"chanmar-000338","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/chanmar-000338","title":"What Lies Beneath: Uncovering the truth about Peru’s colossal fishmeal and fish oil industry","publisher":{"name":"Changing Markets Foundation","organization":"changing-markets-foundation"},"document_type":"executive summary","language":"en","date_published":"2020-11","source_url":"https://changingmarkets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/What_Lies_Beneath_Executive_Summary_ENGLISH.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report exposes systemic issues in Peru's fishmeal and fish oil (FMFO) industry, the world's largest, highlighting the overfishing of juvenile anchovies, corruption in quota setting, and the failure of sustainability certifications like MarinTrust. It details how major producers, such as TASA and Austral Group, supply global aquafeed giants (including Skretting and BioMar) that provide feed for salmon sold to major European retailers. Additionally, the document reports severe health and safety violations during the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, where companies allegedly covered up widespread infections among workers.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000338#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Peru is the global leader in fishmeal and fish oil (FMFO) production, accounting for one-third of global output and exporting over 1 million tonnes annually. The Peruvian anchovy (anchoveta) fishery is the largest single-species fishery in the world, with 6,053,201 metric tonnes of anchovy destined for FMFO landed in 2018.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000338#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The industry is characterized by unsustainable practices and corruption, including the overfishing of juvenile fish, underreporting of catches, and the diversion of fish intended for human consumption to FMFO production. There are concerns that the anchoveta fishery could collapse, similar to the 1972 El Niño event, due to risk factors and climate change.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000338#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Major Peruvian FMFO producers TASA and Austral Group, which together generated nearly one-third of Peru's fishmeal (32%) and fish oil (29%) exports in 2019, are linked to European aquafeed and aquaculture giants. TASA supplies companies such as EWOS/Cargill, Skretting, and BioMar, which in turn supply the world's largest fish-farming companies and retailers like Aldi, Marks & Spencer, and REWE.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000338#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Norwegian salmon producers Mowi and Lerøy rely heavily on Peruvian sources; in 2019, Mowi sourced 40.2% of its fish oil from Peruvian and Chilean waters, while Lerøy sourced 26.4% from Peru.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000338#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The MarinTrust Global Standard for Responsible Supply is described as fatally flawed for certifying companies involved in underreporting catches, overfishing juveniles, and corruption scandals. Furthermore, between 2012 and 2018, an annual mismatch of 46,000 tonnes of 'phantom' fishmeal was identified, where exports exceeded production.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000338#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"During the 2020 fishing season, FMFO companies TASA and Austral Group allegedly violated health and safety protocols, leading to widespread Covid-19 infections. At TASA's Vegueta plant, 76% of workers represented by the SINTETASA union were infected, and 48% of the workforce at the Samanco plant were infected. TASA is also accused of failing to report at least two cases to the Peruvian Ministry of Health.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000338#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["aquaculture","climate change","supply chain","food security"],"geography_discussed":["Europe","Chimbote","Norway","Chile"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["supply chain mapping","environmental impact assessment","social impact assessment"]},{"id":"chanmar-000339","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/chanmar-000339","title":"Escondido en la profundidad: destapando la verdad sobre la descomunal industria peruana del pienso y aceite de pescado","publisher":{"name":"Changing Markets Foundation","organization":"changing-markets-foundation"},"document_type":"executive summary","language":"es","date_published":"2020-11","source_url":"https://changingmarkets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/What_Lies_Beneath_Executive_Summary_SPANISH.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report exposes the Peruvian fishmeal and fish oil (FMFO) industry as unsustainable, citing widespread corruption, overfishing of juvenile anchovies, and poor worker safety during the Covid-19 pandemic. It maps the supply chain from Peruvian producers like TASA and Austral Group to major European feed companies (e.g., Skretting, BioMar) and retailers (e.g., Aldi, Tesco, Sainsbury), arguing that sustainability certifications like MarinTrust are ineffective 'greenwashing'. The document calls for the global aquaculture sector to phase out FMFO by 2025 to protect marine ecosystems, particularly the Humboldt Current.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000339#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Peru is the world's largest producer of fishmeal and fish oil (FMFO), accounting for one-third of global production and exporting over one million tonnes annually.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000339#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Peruvian anchovy fishery is the largest single-species fishery globally; in 2018, 6,053,201 metric tonnes of anchovy were landed for FMFO, an 88% increase from the previous year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000339#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Major Peruvian FMFO producers TASA and Austral Group are linked to unsustainable practices, including the overfishing of juvenile anchovies and the under-reporting of catches.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000339#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report maps a supply chain where FMFO from TASA is sold to European feed giants such as EWOS/Cargill, Skretting, and BioMar, which then supply major retailers including Aldi, Marks & Spencer, and REWE.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000339#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Norwegian salmon giant Mowi obtained 40.2% of its fish oil from Peruvian and Chilean anchovies in 2019, and is a sole supplier to the UK retailer Sainsbury.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000339#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The MarinTrust certification is described as flawed for certifying companies involved in corruption, under-reporting catches, and overfishing juveniles.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000339#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Between 2012 and 2018, there was an annual discrepancy of approximately 46,000 tonnes of 'ghost' fishmeal, where recorded exports exceeded production.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000339#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"During the 2020 fishing season, FMFO companies TASA and Austral Group allegedly violated health protocols, leading to widespread Covid-19 infections; at TASA's Vegueta plant, 76% of unionized workers were infected, and 48% at the Samanco plant.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000339#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["aquaculture","Global supply chain governance","climate change"],"geography_discussed":["Europe","Chimbote","Chile"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["supply chain mapping","environmental assessment","social impact assessment"]},{"id":"chanmar-000340","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/chanmar-000340","title":"What Lies Beneath: Uncovering the truth about Peru’s colossal fishmeal and fish oil industry","publisher":{"name":"Changing Markets Foundation","organization":"changing-markets-foundation"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2020-11","source_url":"https://changingmarkets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/What_Lies_Beneath_full_report.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Peru is the world's largest producer of fishmeal and fish oil (FMFO), primarily using anchoveta to supply global aquaculture. The report argues that the industry is plagued by systemic corruption, including the underreporting of catches and the illegal harvesting of juvenile fish. It highlights a 'phantom fishmeal' gap where exports consistently exceed reported production. The document also details severe environmental degradation in Chimbote and the diversion of fish intended for human consumption to animal feed. Furthermore, it exposes how major producers like TASA and Austral Group violated health protocols during the Covid-19 pandemic. The report concludes that certification bodies like MarinTrust provide 'greenwash' for unsustainable practices and calls for a phase-out of FMFO in aquaculture.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000340#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Peru is the global leader in fishmeal and fish oil (FMFO) production, accounting for one-third of global production and exporting over 1 million tonnes annually.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000340#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Major Peruvian FMFO producers, including TASA, Austral Group, Diamante, CFG Investment-Copeinca, Exalmar, and Hayduk, have systematically overfished juvenile anchovies since 2016, exceeding the 10% legal limit.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000340#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report identifies a pattern of collusion between the Peruvian Marine Research Institute (IMARPE) and industry executives to inflate anchovy biomass data to justify higher fishing quotas.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000340#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Significant quantities of anchovy intended for direct human consumption are illegally diverted to FMFO production, contributing to food security issues in Peru where 13.1% of children under five suffer from chronic malnutrition.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000340#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The city of Chimbote is described as one of the most polluted places on earth due to FMFO production, with air quality so poor in 2019 that residents were advised not to be outdoors on 212 days of the year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000340#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"During the 2020 fishing season, FMFO companies TASA and Austral Group violated safety protocols, leading to widespread Covid-19 infections; at TASA's Vegueta plant, 76% of union-represented workers were infected.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000340#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report maps supply chain links showing that Peruvian FMFO is sourced by major European aquafeed companies such as BioMar, EWOS/Cargill, and Skretting, which in turn supply global salmon producers like Mowi and Lerøy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000340#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The MarinTrust certification is characterized as 'corporate greenwash' because it certifies companies involved in underreporting catches, overfishing juveniles, and corruption.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000340#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["aquaculture","climate change","El Niño southern oscillation","food security","water pollution","air pollution"],"geography_discussed":["Chimbote","Norway","Denmark","People's Republic of China","European Union"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["supply chain analysis","environmental assessment","social impact assessment","policy critique"]},{"id":"ciel-000957","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/ciel-000957","title":"Climate Change and Human Rights","publisher":{"name":"Center for International Environmental Law","organization":"center-for-international-environmental-law"},"document_type":"guide","language":"en","date_published":"2020-11","source_url":"https://www.ciel.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Climate-Change-and-Human-Rights_final.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document examines the intersection of climate change and human rights, detailing how environmental degradation threatens rights to life, food, health, water, and housing. It outlines the obligations of states to respect, protect, and fulfil these rights, and the responsibilities of businesses to reduce emissions and provide remedies. The handbook specifically focuses on the role of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs), presenting case studies of their work in monitoring impacts, handling complaints, providing policy advice, and engaging in international mechanisms like the UNFCCC and the Universal Periodic Review. 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It details the 'architecture of impunity' created by trade agreements and investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanisms, which allow TNCs to avoid accountability for human rights and environmental violations. The document categorizes impacts across extractivism, agribusiness, forestry, mining, energy, and services, highlighting the specific burdens on women and the criminalization of land defenders. 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