Cotton
The following links serve as a companion to The 2050 Criteria, providing additional data, information, tools, and resources on the cotton sector. For context and more complete guidance, download the full report.
Data & Information
- WWF-Pakistan and the European Commission have produced the study Better Management Practices Manual for Cotton and Sugarcane with rich market data and scientific research on best practices.
- WWF-Pakistan has also produced publicaitons on sustainable cotton production in Pakistan and a guide for farmers on microcredit schemes to impement better management practices.
- WWF-India published guides on better management practices for growing cotton in a better farmer friendly way.
Evaluation & Certification
- The Better Cotton Initiative provides details on sustainable cotton criteria that go beyond basic minimums.
Cotton Key Performance Criteria
