La producción de banano tiene una historia controversial, particularmente cuando se trata de prácticas laborales y degradación ambiental. Si bien ha habido muchas mejoras en las últimas décadas, los sindicatos y las ONG continúan reportando preocupaciones, incluyendo que los bajos salarios en las plantaciones son insuficientes para que los trabajadores y sus familias alcancen un […]

In the Mesoamerican region, the Rainforest Alliance develops projects that promote the production and sale of sustainable products from the forest and agricultural activities, integrating men and women into productive activities for the generation of economic, social, and environmental benefits. Its main objective is to increase the competitiveness, sustainability, and access to markets of agricultural […]

Bananas as a commodity have a tumultuous history, particularly when it comes to labor practices and environmental degradation. While there have been many improvements over the last few decades, trade unions and NGOs continue to report concerns, including that low wages on plantations are insufficient for workers and their families to achieve a decent standard […]

The Rainforest Alliance Farmer Training App offers an interesting example of using digital technologies to increase farmer knowledge, connect farmers into peer-sharing networks and promote sustainable agricultural practices. In 2014, the Rainforest Alliance piloted a digital platform among 600 smallholders in Guatemala as a proof of concept for using technology to improve communication and information […]