Southeast Asia has developed into the world’s leading exporter of agricultural
commodities, including palm oil, rubber, and coffee. While this commodity boom
has spurred economic development, it has also driven deforestation and biodiversity
loss in the region. Entire ecosystems are under threat, putting the livelihoods of
rural communities that depend on them at risk.
Smallholder producers play a major role in the region’s commodity production.
Supporting these farmers in the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices is
critical to disentangle commodity agriculture from environmental degradation.
Agriculture Asia Finance Schmallholder Southeast Sustainable