Policy alignment to support practice: mission (im)possible? | Global Sustainability Symposium 2026

How can policy and practice work together to accelerate sustainability outcomes? In this panel discussion from the ISEAL Global Sustainability Symposium 2026, speakers explore the interplay between policy, practice and resilience, examining what is needed to ensure greater alignment and coherence across systems, particularly to support producers and SMEs. Moderated by Lawrence Attipoe, Regional Lead at the International Trade Centre, the panel features Stephen Doso, Deputy Director, Responsible Production at Proforest, Claudia Maier, Programme Coordinator, Sustainable Cocoa Programme at GIZ Ghana, and Dr Mawuli Coffie, Country Director Ghana at the World Cocoa Foundation. The discussion explores how greater alignment between policy and practice can strengthen resilience and support more sustainable supply chains. The Symposium brought together stakeholders from across supply chains and civil society to explore resilience in a changing world. Learn more about the Symposium: https://isealalliance.org/news-events... ISEAL is proud to be supported by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) for this event. #SupplyChainResilience #Sustainability #ISEAL #Policy #Cocoa #SMEs