FAQ: 2020 Farm Requirements
A detailed FAQ about the Rainforest Alliance 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Standard Farm Requirements.
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A detailed FAQ about the Rainforest Alliance 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Standard Farm Requirements.
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In line with the approach advocated by the Accountability Framework Initiative—and other leading environmental NGOs— our 2020 Certification Program not only prohibits deforestation but also the destruction of all natural ecosystems, including wetlands and peatlands—meaning more land will be protected.
Instead of a standalone climate chapter or requirement, the 2020 Certification Program is now inherently oriented towards climate-smart agriculture with a focus on adaptation and resilience. The relevant climate-smart aspects are now embedded throughout the new standard’s Farm Requirements.
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This policy describes the certification approach for the UTZ Certification hazelnut program impacted by COVID-19 for the 2020 harvest. The policy is applicable to farm certified entities (UTZ) for the hazelnut program as well as Rainforest Alliance authorized Certification Bodies (CB) in Turkey and Georgia.
Many of the social and environmental challenges linked to cocoa, coffee, and tea are so deeply entrenched that tackling them requires a sector-wide approach. Our Sector Partnerships Program fosters closer collaboration in these sectors in nine priority countries. Our commitment is to amplify the voices of farmers—especially smallholders and women who are often excluded from […]