An archive of the "In the News" items available on the Rainforest Alliance website.
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.
Should investment in EUDR compliance be viewed as a regulatory cost or a driver of long-term business value? Christian Hohlfeld, Public Affairs Lead Europe, contributes to this article on how investments in traceability and supplier support can strengthen supply chain resilience beyond compliance.
Cocoa expansion in Liberia elevates deforestation risks while local farmers face challenges linked to meeting new traceability requirements. The Rainforest Alliance’s Owen Gibbons highlights the importance of proving cocoa is not linked to recent deforestation and the need for stronger traceability systems ahead of EU regulations.
Our CEO, Santiago Gowland, highlights the Indigenous concept of Minka as a model for collective action on sustainability challenges.
Coverage from World of Coffee Brussels highlights the sector’s growing focus on resilience, traceability and regenerative production. The Rainforest Alliance’s presence at the event reflects its role in supporting discussions on sustainable coffee systems, farmer livelihoods and climate adaptation.
This article follows a press event organized by N'Deye N'Débane Sarr, our Communications Manager for West & Central Africa. Yannick Mboba discusses our work supporting cocoa certification, sustainable supply chains and alignment with new deforestation regulations.