Forest Recognition for Papua Tribe Raises Hopes for Climate
Indigenous peoples are increasingly recognized as the most effective custodians of the world’s remaining forests.
Retail and Foodservice Companies Now Included in Rainforest Alliance Certification and Traceability: What You Need to Know
As part of our 2020 Certification Program, certain retailers are now able to earn certification.
Transforming the Hazelnut Sector in Türkiye
To end child labor on hazelnut farms, the Rainforest Alliance has built a broad partnership of farmers, parents, teachers, hazelnut companies, NGOs, and local government. Learn about our work in this video.
A Practical Guide to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
While it’s critical that governments and corporate leaders take action, we can’t wait for them to do the right thing. Our individual efforts can create a cascade of positive change that sends a powerful signal to these institutions. Here are some ways to make a difference.
It’s Time to Ban Paraquat, Farming’s Deadly Weedkiller
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.
Project Profile: Restoring and Protecting Biodiversity in the Eastern and Western Ghats of India Through Sustainable Agriculture
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.