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.
Explore how the Rainforest Alliance has supported Nescafé’s sustainability initiative through long-term monitoring and evaluation across coffee-growing countries.
Global Coffee Report explores Lavazza’s regenerative agriculture strategy and its work with farmers to build resilient coffee production, including its first coffee for the away-from-home sector certified under the Rainforest Alliance Regenerative Agriculture Standard.
The Rainforest Alliance highlights the expansion of regenerative agriculture efforts in Vietnam, with growth in certified coffee areas and farmer participation. The organization supports farmers and companies through science-based standards that measure progress on soil health, biodiversity, climate resilience and livelihoods.
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 […]
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.