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	A Sweeter Future for Ghanaian Farmers Cocoa, Conservation and Climate. In Ghana, where some of the world's last remaining forest elephants and leopards roam highly degraded and fragmented forests, the Rainforest Alliance has begun working with local farmers to restore forest cover, improve livelihoods and mitigate climate change.


	Why Support Responsible Travel? Top 10 Reasons. The holidays are over, you're stressed out and the winter blues have set in. You're ready to book that sustainable getaway, but feeling guilty about the cost, the potential environmental impacts, and the time away from work…						Celebrating 25 Years of Sustainability Join us on Wednesday, May 16 as we celebrate a quarter-century of sustainability at our annual gala dinner and awards ceremony in New York City. The milestone celebration will bring together champions in sustainable agriculture, forestry and tourism for an evening of live entertainment, dinner, dancing and a silent auction. All proceeds will benefit the comprehensive conservation initiatives of the Rainforest Alliance. Learn more or register for the event.



	Spicing up Sustainability A New Collaboration. We've teamed up with the Sustainable Spice Initiative to adapt the standards required for Rainforest Alliance certification to incorporate the sustainable production of spices including pepper, chili, ginger, turmeric and vanilla.

	The Rainforest Alliance works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior.
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