Project Profile: Mount Kenya Sustainable Landscape and Livelihoods Program
According to a United Nations report, approximately 12 million people in Kenya live on degraded land and food productivity has fallen behind the rate of population growth. This has resulted in farmland extending up the mountain and encroaching into protected forests.
Commentary: Cocoa Prices Skyrocket, But Farmers Left Behind
Cocoa prices have reached record highs due to severe supply shortages globally. The worsening impact of climate change, plant diseases, and socioeconomic challenges faced by cocoa-producing countries have all played a role. Smallholder farmers in West Africa, who supply around 70% of the world's cocoa, bear the brunt of these challenges despite being crucial players in the industry.
Measuring Biodiversity and Carbon Storage in Cameroon’s Community Forests
We have adapted this new tool to monitor both carbon storage and biodiversity in forests, helping forest communities and companies make data-backed decisions about the landscapes they work in.
Scaling Regenerative Agriculture in Tropical Regions
An era-defining question is how agriculture can sustainably feed a human population expected to grow to 9.6 billion by 2050, while conserving biodiversity and mitigating climate change. Our current... View more
Easter egg prices soar as cocoa crops are hit by climate change
Our Director of Global Programs, Kwame Osei, shed light on the impacts of climate change on cocoa farmers in West Africa. In the context of the soaring cocoa prices, he outlined urgent actions needed to address these challenges, underscoring the need for better pricing and supporting farmers in transitioning to sustainable, regenerative agricultural practices.
The Rainforest Alliance Responds to Proposed Suppression of LGBTQ Rights
The Rainforest Alliance is concerned with the increased trend around the world of governments proposing and passing anti-LGBTQ laws including in various USA states and many African Nations. Ghana, where the Rainforest Alliance has a large presence, is one of those countries. We are aware of the developing legislation there that would further threaten the safety and well-being of the LGBTQ community and its allies.