What is a Rainforest?
Rainforests are the central nervous system of our planet—a hotbed of evolution, life, and diversity.... Continue Reading
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August 16, 2017
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Connecting Sustainable Tourism Operations in Ecuador and Peru to the EU Market
The purpose of this study is to support tourism companies in Peru and Ecuador, especially those with a focus on sustainable tourism, on how to access the European market. While the content of the study is geared towards the conditions in Peru and Ecuador, readers from other Latin American countries may also find the information […]
Rainforest Alliance Certified Ferns and Cut Flowers
Rainforest Alliance Certified flower and fern farms comply with the strict requirements of the Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Standard, which protects ecosystems and wildlife habitats, conserves water and soil, promotes decent and safe working conditions, and ensures that farms are good neighbors to rural communities and wildlands.... Continue Reading
What is Sustainable Forestry?
The only realistic way to conserve forests is to apply sustainable forest management practices.... Continue Reading
Smallholder Palm Oil Financing in Indonesia
Over the summer of 2015, the Rainforest Alliance researched palm oil financing in Indonesia in order to better understand the financing needs of smallholder palm oil producers and to identify opportunities for supporting these producers in accessing short term and long term financing.
Unlocking Investment for Landscape Restoration at Scale in the Amazon
The Business Case and Investment Opportunities for the Public and Private Sectors to Restore Degraded Ranching Lands In Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, and across the Amazon, there is a growing trend to restore degraded lands to productive uses as part of the agendas for national economic development and climate change mitigation.