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Water

An archive of information about water available on the Rainforest Alliance website.

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How Much Do You Know About Water?

Take our quiz to find out how much you know about the world's most precious resource.[Read more...]

Published on August 19, 2020

Topics: Everyday actions Water

Impact Study

Aggregate Effects on Ecosystem Services from Certification of Tea Farming in the Upper Tana River Basin, Kenya

The role of certification in achieving sustainability outcomes is not limited to the farm-level. However, it can be difficult to measure and map the aggregate impacts of certification since adoption
View: Aggregate Effects on Ecosystem Services from Certification of Tea Farming in the Upper Tana River Basin, Kenya

Published on October 18, 2019
Available in: English

Topics: Farm Certification Impacts In the Field Kenya Tea Water

What is Sustainable Agriculture?

Definitions differ, but at its heart, sustainable agriculture is about meeting the needs of the present, without sacrificing those of tomorrow—it’s farming that is environmentally sound, socially responsible, and profitable for farmers.[Read more...]

Published on October 7, 2019

Topics: Bananas Cocoa Coffee Flowers Fruit Herbs & Spices Insights Integrated Pest Management Nuts Palm Oil Tea Water

Indonesian Farmers Rally to Save Lake Poso

Cocoa farmers are designing land use and watershed conservation plans to clean up their lake. [Read more...]

Published on October 3, 2019

Topics: Cocoa In the Field Indonesia Water Wildlife

“Producing Biodiversity” on a Costa Rican Banana Farm

This farm doesn't just grow bananas–it's producing biodiversity, fresh air, and stronger soils.[Read more...]

Published on August 22, 2019

Topics: Bananas Costa Rica In the Field Water

Rainwater Harvesting Helps Ease Drought Impacts in Guatemala

Families now have access to water for cooking, drinking, and bathing right outside their homes.[Read more...]

Published on March 21, 2018

Topics: Guatemala In the Field Water