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It’s no secret that we need trees—much more than they need us.

Thanks to the exceptional richness of its forest ecosystems, Cameroon occupies the fifth rank in Africa in terms of biodiversity. Although overall deforestation rates in the region are still lower than those in parts of the Amazon and southeast Asia, they have accelerated over the past few years, driven by the establishment of large-scale agricultural and mining operations. With the aid of government agencies, large firms have been seizing swaths of land in forested areas that were traditionally...

Protecting rainforests is a powerful natural climate solution that’s critical to our collective future.

Our certification criteria reduce emissions, conserve natural resources, and promote the humane treatment of cattle.

Nowhere on Earth is the rainforest more fascinating to children than the Amazon. In this unit, children will explore the rich culture of the Yanomami and compare their situation to the Amazon rainforest’s newest arrivals: settlers seeking a better life. Students will learn about the work that The Oficina Escola de Lutheria da Amazônia (OELA), …

Annual Spring Gala Recognizes Global Leaders in Sustainability The Rainforest Alliance, a global sustainability nonprofit, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2014 Sustainable Standard-Setter Award. The awards will be presented on May 7 at the annual spring gala at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The award honors businesses …

Gala Recognizes Sustainability Practitioners Around the World with Sustainable-Setter Awards The Rainforest Alliance is proud to announce the recipients of the 2015 Sustainable Standard-Setter Award, presented to corporate and individual leaders in sustainability. The awards will be presented on May 13th in New York City at the annual spring gala at the American Museum of …

Jon’s professional career spans over three decades, during which he has held key executive roles at top technology companies, including Apple, Amazon, and Hewlett Packard. He has been a part of the teams behind groundbreaking products like Amazon’s Kindle and FireTV, as well as contributing to the development of the iPhone’s camera. Beyond his corporate …

The Rainforest Alliance has a long history working alongside Indigenous Peoples, partnering with Indigenous organizations and communities in some of the world’s most ecologically and culturally significant landscapes, including the Amazon basin. Our teams of field professionals have built enduring relationships and co-design sustainable development programs that center Indigenous Peoples as the foremost guardians of …

The Rainforest Alliance launched the initiative Business Case for Collective Landscape Action (The Business Case) to tackle deforestation in Colombia