Advances for People and Nature in Our Certification Program
Our best hope for a better world is to embrace sustainability and build resilience on a massive scale.... Continue Reading
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August 10, 2020
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Protecting Against Forced Labor and Other Forms of Modern Slavery in Agricultural Supply Chains Through Rainforest Alliance Certification
Our 2020 Certification Program—published June 30, 2020, and mandatory for audits beginning July 1, 2021—adopts an “assess-and-address” approach to tackling human rights issues such as forced labor, which will not be tolerated on certified farms or in companies. Rather than imposing a simple prohibition, which often drives the problem underground, the “assess-and-address” approach goes much […]
Who Suffers When Rainforests Burn?
As we head into the 2020 fire season, let’s take stock of the people most affected.... Continue Reading
Living Wage Position Paper
The Rainforest Alliance envisions a world in which people and nature thrive in harmony. Critical to achieving this is ensuring that the agricultural producers, workers, and communities whose livelihoods are intricately linked to some of the world’s most diverse ecosystems are able to achieve a decent and sustainable livelihood for themselves and their families. For […]
Our 360 Approach to Stopping Rainforest Destruction
Our proven approach to protecting forests puts communities and livelihoods first.... Continue Reading
Want to Prevent Pandemics and Fight Climate Change? Conserve Forests
Healthy forests are key to tackling both climate change and pandemics.... Continue Reading