An archive of the "In the News" items available on the Rainforest Alliance website.
People and nature are inextricably linked - the wellbeing of one is central to the other and vice versa. Sustainability is the true intersection of people, planet and profit which gives us hope for the future.
The African country of Uganda is one of the world’s largest consumers of bananas. But for every ton of the fruit, plantations leave behind two tons of refuse. TexFad transforms them into tough fiber that can be woven into rugs, place mats, and even hair extensions.
Glass talks to Nigel Sizer, Chief Global Alliances Officer of the Rainforest Alliance, about its work with Guatemala's rural communities, and why this is such a pivotal time for the future of a country emerging from conflict and political instability.
Eighty percent of land-dwelling species establish homes in forests and the biodiversity ensures global food security and helps alleviate poverty during times of crisis. So, why are we destroying what's left of the planet's forest?
The mission of the Rainforest Alliance has evolved over time, but they have always focused on creating alternatives to tropical deforestation that are economically viable and socially desirable.
Taking a landscape approach, which seeks to balance competing land use demands in a way that is best for human wellbeing and the environment.