An archive of information about climate-smart agriculture available on the Rainforest Alliance website.
Conventional farming is one of the world's greatest drivers of climate change and biodiversity loss, and we're running out of time to reverse its adverse effects.
After two years, ‘Project Guatemala’ helped create a better future for Guatemalan women coffee farmers by focusing on gender inclusiveness and women’s empowerment to set an example for the industry. ... Continue Reading
Climate-smart agriculture combines sustainable methods to tackle the specific climate challenges of a specific farm.... Continue Reading
Eighty percent of land-dwelling species establish homes in forests and the biodiversity ensures global food security and helps alleviate poverty during times of crisis. So, why are we destroying what's left of the planet's forest?
While the Rainforest Alliance does not expect producers to become organic, Leonie Haakshorst, its sector lead for banana and fruit, told Treehugger that RA always strives to limit the use of hazardous pesticides.
In its new 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Standard, the Rainforest Alliance has embedded CSA principles, a climate risk assessment tool for farmers and a shared responsibility approach for sustainability measures.