Conventional agriculture accounts for nearly 24 percent of greenhouse gas emissions and threatens more than 80 percent of species already at risk of extinction. Sustainable farming methods seek to reduce the harm that conventional practices (like applying harsh pesticides) do to land, whereas regenerative agriculture goes beyond a harm-reduction approach to restore ecosystems and add to nature’s richness.
This page features information about the Rainforest Alliance's work on regenerative agriculture and links to all our related content and resources.
We consider sustainability to be a journey—and for us, the final destination is regeneration. Building on our many years of experience in tropical agriculture, we are now supporting farms and companies that are ready to transition to a regenerative model.
What does regenerative agriculture look like in practice? Here the Rainforest Alliance breaks down its core components.
The Rainforest Alliance offers companies the tools they need to advance to a regenerative model.
Download this sell sheet on how companies can shift to regenerative agriculture within their supply chains and in the regions they source from—and how we can help.
Rainforest Alliance’s Juliana Jaramillo explains how the new Regenerative Agriculture Standard provides a science-based framework for restoring ecosystems, strengthening climate resilience, and supporting farmer livelihoods while giving brands a credible way to demonstrate regenerative sourcing.
Rainforest Alliance’s 2025 Annual Report highlights growing momentum for regenerative cocoa, alongside expanded certification and stronger farmer support. The coverage also spotlights Lindt & Sprüngli’s move to source 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa, reflecting continued industry adoption.
Check out our 2025 Annual Report to see the exciting advances we made this year.
Lavazza's new plastic-free coffee system reflects growing efforts to reduce the environmental footprint of single-serve coffee without sacrificing convenience. The article explores how sustainability is becoming a key area of competition in the coffee sector and notes Nespresso's plans to launch a regenerative agriculture seal with the Rainforest Alliance in 2026.
Starbucks’ climate footprint comes under fresh scrutiny as new analysis shows coffee beans and dairy milk drive a quarter of its emissions. The company faces pressure to publish a clear climate transition plan as investors question whether its 2030 net-zero ambition is still achievable.
Mount Kenya is one of East Africa’s most biologically significant landscapes: a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose forests, rivers, and farmlands sustain biodiversity, water security, climate resilience, and rural livelihoods. As one of Kenya’s five major water towers, it provides vital water resources to millions of people and supports important food systems for the country […]