The World’s Best Forest Guardians: Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous peoples and local communities have an unsurpassed connection to the Earth's forests. ... Continue Reading
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August 4, 2022
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Position of the Rainforest Alliance on the Proposal for an EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence
The Rainforest Alliance welcomes the European Commission’s proposal for an EU directive on corporate sustainability due diligence (CSDDD). This is a pivotal step towards raising the bar for stronger corporate accountability on human rights and the environment as well as setting a level playing field for companies. However, there are opportunities for improvement to meet […]
Regenerative Agriculture is a Win for Farmers, Food Companies and the Environment
Juliana Jaramillo, the Rainforest Alliance's global lead for regenerative agriculture, explains how we have the means to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss crises by changing the way we 'do' agriculture.
Youth Inclusion Interventions: A Best Practices Guide
Young people are critical to the Rainforest Alliance’s mission. Investing in the future of forests and communities means investing in the next generation of leaders, technicians, community members, and forest guardians. That’s why we’ve created a useful reference guide for sustainability experts who wish to develop youth-related projects in different regions around the world. This […]
Successful 20 Years of Community Forest Management in Guatemala Informs an Integrated Community Forest Management Pathway to Support Scaling
This article published by the World Forestry Congress XV (Republic of Korea, 2022) summarizes the Rainforest Alliance’s work in the Maya Biosphere Reserve in Guatemala, our learnings, and our approach to scaling up community forestry. This paper aims to spark discussion about the guiding principles of integrated community forest management. The Rainforest Alliance invites partners […]
Integrated Systems to Tackle Child Labor
More than 70 percent of all child labor cases are found in the agricultural sector. While banning child labor on farms is commonly perceived to be a silver bullet, it’s simply not enough. The best way to eliminate child labor is to tackle its root causes, which can include lack of access to education, weak enforcement […]