IATP Comment to the U.S. State Department on Combating International Deforestation Associated with Commodities

IATP submitted the following letter to the U.S. State Department on December 2, 2022 in response to the request for stakeholder input on options for combating international deforestation associated with commodities.

Real Zero Europe Statement

To avoid the worst effects of climate chaos, we must radically transform, equitably and justly, the way we produce our food, manage our ecosystems, and power our economies. We must urgently deploy real and proven, socially just and people-led solutions and dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions at source, down to Real Zero.

IATP responses to UNSG High Level Expert Group on net-zero emissions for non-state entities

The following document was submitted on August 31 in response to a consultation survey advising the High-Level Expert Group (HLEG) of the United Nations Race to Zero greenhouse gas emissions campaign. The subtitles correspond to the survey topics.

Agricultural trade and standards within the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)

IPEF: More than a trade agreement framework?

IATP comment to USDA on proposed rule on "Transparency in Poultry Growing Contracts and Tournaments"

The following comment was summitted to the USDA regarding the proposed rule on the “Transparency in Poultry Growing Contracts and Tournaments” on August 1st, 2022. IATP supports the proposed rule and suggests several additions that would increase transparency and fairness for workers.

IATP comment to the SEC on the proposed rule for “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors”

The following comment was summitted to Securities and Exchange Commission Secretary Vanessa A. Countryman regarding the proposed rule on the “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors” on June 17, 2022.  Dear Ms. Countryman,

IATP response to the European Commission's call for evidence for the "Certification of Carbon Removals - EU Rules"

The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) welcomes the opportunity to give feedback on the planned carbon removal certification framework. We urge the European Commission (EC) to fundamentally rethink its approach on integrating carbon removals into the EU climate framework.

Comments on the proposed trade pillar of an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

To read the full letter to USTR Katherine Tai submitted on April 11, 2022, please download a PDF of the letter. 

IATP responses to a public consultation paper on Science Based Targets Initiative net zero standard for Forestry Land and Agriculture Group (FLAG) of companies

To read the full comments submitted on February 18, 2022, please download a copy of the comments here. 

Letter to the NRCS on Conservation Practice Standards

To read the full letter to USDA Chief of Natural Resources Conservation Service Terry Cosby, download a PDF of the letter.