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.
Trinh Tan Vinh’s dedication to regenerative farming practices has transformed his coffee farm into a prosperous business. Read about his journey in this article.... Continue Reading
In the coffee-producing highlands of Gusii, western Kenya, the Rainforest Alliance is working with smallholder farmers and local supply-chain actors to create healthy and productive farms, restore fragile ecosystems, and boost farmer incomes.... Continue Reading
Indigenous peoples have long practiced the key elements of regenerative agriculture. Find a few examples in this article.... Continue Reading
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The vibrant food we eat is all thanks to farmworkers and the land. And yet, conventional agriculture—with its dependence on toxic chemicals—often comes at the expense of both. That’s why the Rainforest Alliance is campaigning to ban paraquat, one of the world’s most dangerous weedkillers. ... Continue Reading
Connected crises threaten our future—from the climate emergency and spiraling biodiversity loss to chronic rural poverty and human rights challenges. We need a systemic approach—a transformative global alliance that puts rural communities at the heart of the solution. Only together we can accelerate change at the speed and scale the world needs. This deck introduces […]