How is the Rainforest Alliance Funded?
We finance our work and sustainability programs through diverse sources of income.... Continue Reading
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Our Founder, Daniel Katz, Reflects on the Origins of the Rainforest Alliance
Our founder Daniel Katz chronicles our journey, from inspiration to global movement.... Continue Reading
Supporting the Implementation of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
This paper, developed by Rainforest Alliance, Solidaridad, Fairtrade International and the Fair Trade Advocacy Office, in close cooperation with producer organizations and their representative organizations, highlights crucial measures that the European Union and member states should develop for an effective implementation of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), particularly focusing on supporting smallholder […]
What Does “Rainforest Alliance Certified” Mean?
When you see our little frog seal on a product, you're probably aware that it signifies something positive. But have you ever wanted to know more about what's behind the seal—and exactly how choosing a product bearing the Rainforest Alliance Certified seal helps people and nature thrive in harmony?... Continue Reading
Deforestation vs. Forest Degradation—What Is the Difference and Why Does It Matter?
Everyone knows that “deforestation” and “forest degradation” present massive threats to people and nature, but what exactly do these terms mean? ... Continue Reading
Scaling Regenerative Agriculture in Tropical Regions
How can agriculture sustainably feed a human population expected to grow to 9.6 billion by 2050, while conserving biodiversity and mitigating climate change? Our current agricultural system generates 10 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases per year, equating to roughly 24 percent of total human-made emissions. Several global institutions, among them the International Panel on Climate […]