As the climate crisis intensifies, the people who have contributed least to causing it are often those experiencing its harshest impacts. In many countries, small-scale producers form the backbone of the economy, yet they have not reaped the benefits of trade and growth. Instead, most remain in – or at risk of – poverty, while also directly facing the impacts of climate change.

This guide demonstrates how Fair Trade has evolved from a solidarity-based trading approach into a transformative economic model that puts people and planet before profit. It explores how Fair Trade systems are helping to build climate resilience among small-scale producers and their communities, while showing why trade models grounded in fairness and environmental sustainability are essential to global climate solutions.

Drawing on experiences and practical examples from across the Fair Trade Movement, the guide offers recommendations for policymakers, civil society organisations, climate advocates and citizens on how to advance a just transition where climate action goes hand in hand with social and economic justice.

Read the full guide here.