Vietnam

Nearly 1,000 Coffee Farms Earn Rainforest Alliance Certification

Despite the country's tumultuous history, Vietnam's coffee industry has grown exponentially during a short period of time. Today, it is second only to Brazil on the list of the world's top coffee exporters. Though the rapid rise in production has been a great economic boon, it has also put a terrific strain on Vietnam's environment.

Discover how we're helping transform local coffee production.

A Sustainable Forestry Boom in Southeast Asia

Although Vietnam boasts a number of protected forests, the country's undeveloped lands remain under siege. To alleviate threats posed by illegal logging and unsustainable forestry, the Rainforest Alliance is implementing its multi-faceted responsible forestry program throughout the country. For example, we are collaborating with the Forest Sustainable Management Institute on a forest management certification standard appropriate for Vietnam's social, environmental and economic climate; conducting more chain-of-custody audits than nearly any other certifier; signing a contract with the nation's first Verification of Legal Origin client; and collaborating with IKEA, WWF, ScanCom and the Tropical Forest Trust to enhance the promotion of Forest Stewardship Council certification in Vietnam.

Multimedia

Watch a new video highlighting our work with coffee farmers in Vietnam.

Meet the people producing certified coffee on a photo tour of Vietnamese farms.

Conserving Natural Resources in Vietnam

Under the guidance of Peter Sprang -- who first joined the Rainforest Alliance nearly a decade ago as a volunteer -- and Pham Tuong Vinh -- who has been leading our agro-forestry projects in Vietnam for the past six months -- the Rainforest Alliance is changing Vietnam's approach to coffee production.

Learn what makes our work in Vietnam unique.

Join the Rainforest Alliance for our annual gala on May 12, 2010 as we celebrate individuals and companies who have made important strides in the protection of our Earth's most vital natural resources and the communities that depend on them. This year, we will be honoring: Pierrick Chouard of Vintage Plantations Chocolates, Columbia Forest Products, Côte d'Or, Glenn Jampol and Teresa Osman of Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation & Inn, JD Wetherspoon, the Kenya Tea Development Agency and Willamette Valley Vineyards. Many thanks to the evening's co-chairs, Luigi Lavazza S.p.A. and Suzano Pulp and Paper.

Find out more about the 2010 Rainforest Alliance Gala.

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