An archive of information about climate-smart agriculture available on the Rainforest Alliance website.
Integrated weed management, and the reduction or ideally elimination of herbicide use, is a cornerstone of Regenerative Agriculture, crucial for a good health of the soil and the farms. With these guides we aim to support coffee producers in Latin America who would like to improve the soil health of their farms, reduce production costs and have a resilient […]
Integrated weed management and reduction, and ideally the elimination of herbicide use, is fundamental to regenerative agriculture and crucial for soil and farm health. The purpose of this Integrated Weed Management Guide (available only in Spanish), and its counterpart, the Illustrative Guide, is to support coffee growers in Latin America who want to improve the […]
Our future climate stability depends on achieving net-zero emissions as quickly as possible, and natural climate solutions are essential to reaching that goal. The Rainforest Alliance is positioned for impact in this space—working across 70 countries and global supply chains in many of the most critically important natural landscapes throughout Latin America, Africa, and Asia. […]
As part of the JDE Common Grounds program, the Rainforest Alliance investigated the key risks present in Kenya’s coffee sector. Research shows that the following risks are present in Kenya’s coffee sector: integrated pest management, climate smart agriculture, and gender equality. Fluctuating precipitation and higher temperatures alter the flowering pattern of coffee berries, which in […]
After teaming up for an early implementation pilot of our strengthened certification program, both Finca Esmeralda and the Rainforest Alliance took away learnings that will contribute to a more sustainable banana sector.... Continue Reading
CNN’s Julia Chatterley spoke with the Rainforest Alliance’s CEO Santiago Gowland about what our frog seal represents, the connection between thriving nature and livelihoods, and the importance of climate adaptation.... Continue Reading