Protecting farm workers’ rights is a critical issue—from stopping forced labor and workplace violence and harassment to strengthening health and safety. These challenges couldn’t be more serious, but what if part of the solution is making human rights awareness activities more interactive and engaging? Can “gamified” trainings help us advance workers’ rights?... Continue Reading
Through this project, the Rainforest Alliance will work with the central and state level governments of India, the private sector, farmers, and communities to develop a strategic approach to land management that improves livelihoods while restoring degraded land and conserving biodiversity.... Continue Reading
The Rainforest Alliance stands at the forefront of advancing regenerative agriculture practices worldwide. Through science-based technical guidance, advocacy, thought leadership, as well as our ground-breaking new Regenerative Agriculture Standard, we are shaping global dialogue, policy, and best practices. Our long history, strong market credibility, deep local relationships, and proven record of innovation give us a […]
In an exciting initiative to address climate related threats, key stakeholders within the sector have joined with the Rainforest Alliance to create a taskforce that will develop and implement IPM guidelines contextualized for Assam. Read about the project here.... Continue Reading
This Origin Issue Assessment (OIA), conducted as part of the JDE Common Grounds program, highlights the following as key risks in the Indian coffee sector: occupational health and safety, agrochemical handling, and soil fertility and management. In India, legislation pertaining to the safety of workers has recently been cut, and trainings provided to farmers and […]
The Rainforest Alliance lead a project to mainstream sustainable tea production in India, China, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka.... Continue Reading