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.
For companies committed to regenerative outcomes, the benefits of Regenerative Agriculture Certification are clear, credible, and long-lasting.... Continue Reading
For companies, driving the transition to regenerative agriculture is not only a responsibility but also a huge opportunity. By investing in regenerative practices, you can create resilient supply chains to safeguard future supply, build credibility with consumers, and secure lasting benefits for soil, biodiversity, and farmers.
This white paper introduces the Rainforest Alliance's own practical, measurable framework for regenerative agriculture.
Our long-time partner Aquiares Estate shows what regenerative coffee farming can look like.... Continue Reading
How do we define regenerative agriculture, and how do we move beyond ambition to action? In this episode, we’re joined by Santiago Gowland, CEO of the Rainforest Alliance, about the upcoming launch of its new Regenerative Agriculture Certification Standard.
He shared why transforming global food systems is more urgent than ever and how the Rainforest Alliance’s upcoming Regenerative Agriculture Certification Standard aims to drive restoration, resilience, and real impact on the ground.