Your Clothes Might Be Destroying the Rainforest
Rayon might seem like a better alternative to petroleum-based synthetic fabrics, but it’s often made from trees in old-growth forests.
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September 6, 2017
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What is a Rainforest?
Rainforests are the central nervous system of our planet—a hotbed of evolution, life, and diversity.... Continue Reading
Connecting Sustainable Tourism Operations in Ecuador and Peru to the EU Market
The purpose of this study is to support tourism companies in Peru and Ecuador, especially those with a focus on sustainable tourism, on how to access the European market. While the content of the study is geared towards the conditions in Peru and Ecuador, readers from other Latin American countries may also find the information […]
New App Helps Coffee Farmers Adapt to Climate Change
Climate change affecting your crops? There’s an app for that!... Continue Reading
2016 Annual Report
For 30 years, we’ve been at the forefront of the fight to keep our forests standing. And although the fight is far from over, we have changed the face of conservation forever. Our 30th anniversary annual report is a celebration of our achievements and a valuable reminder of what we can accomplish when we work […]
Brazil: Rainforest Alliance Calls On Brazilian Government To Save Indigenous Rights Agency
One of the leading bodies in conservation and sustainable agriculture, the Rainforest Alliance, is calling on the government of Brazil to reaffirm its commitment to indigenous peoples and save the agency which protects the rights of such communities. A powerful congressional commission in Brazil, with links to the farming lobby, is recommending dismantling the country’s […]