Want to Prevent Pandemics and Fight Climate Change? Conserve Forests
Healthy forests are key to tackling both climate change and pandemics.... Continue Reading
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June 11, 2020
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Statement from the Rainforest Alliance Leadership on Racism and Discrimination
We condemn violence against Black people, and other people of color, in the United States and around the world.... Continue Reading
The Rainforest Alliance Banana Program
The Rainforest Alliance has made a significant contribution to a more sustainable banana sector in the last 30 years. This paper describes the Rainforest Alliance banana program and its positive impacts. It also touches on the sustainability issues that the organization needs to continue to address and how it envisions doing this. Bananas are at […]
The Need For Due Diligence Legislation
In the past 30 years the voluntary approach to sustainability has seen an increase in more sustainable practices being adopted by producers, traders, companies and governments. The work of the Rainforest Alliance is based on the voluntary commitment to sustainability of our partners throughout the supply chain. However, voluntary measures alone are not enough to […]
What Are Natural Climate Solutions?
Forest conservation, restoration, and improved land management practices increase carbon storage and avoid GHG emissions.... Continue Reading
Driving Better Livelihoods: Why the Fight for a Living Wage and Income Is Essential to Creating Sustainable Supply Chains
Creating better livelihoods for farmers and farm workers is a key focus of our work at the Rainforest Alliance–working towards a world where farmers can earn a “living income” and workers can earn a “living wage”.... Continue Reading