Sustainability
Protecting Parkland Ecosystems & Empowering Women Collectors
The Global Shea Alliance Sustainability program drives environmental stewardship and socioeconomic resilience across the shea supply chain. Operating throughout 36 countries, we unite commercial partners, cooperatives, and conservation bodies to protect shea parklands from degradation and secure long-term raw material availability.
Our initiatives focus heavily on climate resilience, parkland restoration, and expanding economic opportunities for millions of rural women collectors who form the backbone of the global industry.
Current Sustainability Projects
Action for Shea Parklands (ASP)
A flagship public-private partnership dedicated to planting and protecting millions of shea trees across West African farming landscapes.
Cooperative Warehousing & Storage
Constructing local storage facilities that enable women collector groups to hold stock and secure fairer market bargaining power.
Climate-Smart Harvesting Training
Providing rural communities with education on sustainable picking, wildfire prevention, and parkland management techniques.
Sustainability Guidelines & Impact Reports
Sustainability Impact Metrics
Sustainability News & Stories
Action for Shea Parklands Expands to New Northern Districts
Local community nurseries launch new seedling distribution drives to combat environmental degradation.
Empowering Women Harvesters Through Climate Training
New educational workshops equip over 5,000 collectors with sustainable wildfire prevention methods.
Global Brands Pledge Support for Shea Parkland Restoration
Major corporate members join forces to fund long-term conservation projects across West Africa.