Learnings from the Field: Finca Esmeralda and the Future of Certified Bananas
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
Project Profile: Supporting Women to Thrive Economically in Mesoamerica
All over the world, women are the backbone of local economies and agricultural work. In fact, nearly half of all agricultural workers globally are women. … Continue Reading
What Shared Responsibility Means for the Coffee Sector
We believe that creating truly sustainable global supply chains requires a shared responsibility approach so that the costs and benefits of certification are more evenly distributed between farmers and buyers along the supply chain. … Continue Reading
Project Profile: Stopping deforestation and improving livelihoods with community forestry in the Congo Basin
Sitting in the heart of the Congo Basin, the 36,000 square kilometer Salonga National Park (SNP) is the largest protected area of dense rainforest on the African continent…. Continue Reading
Project Profile: Tackling Forced Labor and Child Labor in the Ghanaian Cocoa and Gold Mining Sectors
Amid Ghana’s tropical forests and lush hills, the cocoa and gold industries are booming. Ghana is the largest gold producer in Africa, and Ghana and Côte D’Ivoire account for over 60% of global cocoa production. … Continue Reading
CEO Santiago Gowland on CNN’s Call to Earth Broadcast
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