Climate-smart agriculture

Bonnie Wright thinks the pandemic may also force people to shop locally more and support small businesses to help combat climate change.

The Rainforest Alliance is supporting tea farmers in Kenya by developing inexpensive, accessible renewable energy sources and reducing deforestation.

Edward Millard, Director, Landscapes & Communities, at Rainforest Alliance adds that, post COVID-19, tea companies are likely to pay more attention to small growers so that they become more resilient and contribute to sustainable supply chains.

The story reports on the rise of biodiversity on the global business agenda in the context of Covid-19 and how human health is dependent on protecting the health of the planet.

Consumers today are increasingly conscious of environmental issues and many wish to buy and consume products that are environmentally friendly.

Investing in women through education and better access to information could immensely improve agricultural productivity, Joky François, gender lead at the Rainforest Alliance says.