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.
Rainforest Alliance Supports Companies to Make a Big Leap Towards EUDR Compliance
From today, Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee and cocoa farmers can opt-in to specific criteria that align with European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requirements, in the Rainforest Alliance certification platform.
The Rainforest Alliance Reveals New Climate Strategy Ahead of COP28
As the world gathers for the UN Climate Conference COP28, the Rainforest Alliance, an international non-profit organization, is reinforcing its commitment to locally led and nature-based solutions through its new climate strategy.
European Parliament Vote on the CSDDD: Significant Improvements for the Rights of Smallholder Farmers
While there is still work to be done in the negotiation process, this parliamentary vote sets us on the right path toward a more responsible and sustainable business landscape.
The Business Case: An Initiative to Contribute to the Reduction of Deforestation in Colombia
The Rainforest Alliance launched the initiative Business Case for Collective Landscape Action (The Business Case) to tackle deforestation in Colombia
Announcing The Business Case for Collective Landscape Action Initiative
The Business Case for Collective Landscape Action Initiative will set out to reduce commodity-driven deforestation, contribute to global climate and biodiversity goals, and drive new investment in inclusive development across some of the world’s most important tropical landscapes.