The Asia Pacific region is at a critical crossroads. From the Indonesian archipelago—home to the world’s third-largest tropical rainforest—to Vietnam’s remote Central Highlands where farmers grow 95 percent of the country’s coffee, the region’s biodiversity and agricultural productivity are under threat.
Deforestation and human-wildlife conflicts devastate ecosystems, while widespread use of harmful agrochemicals worsens health risks, lowers pest resistance, and accelerates biodiversity loss. Meanwhile, low productivity and labor shortages strain farming and rural communities already struggling with climate impacts. Without urgent action, these crises will continue to threaten livelihoods and landscapes.
We’re helping farmers adopt more sustainable practices that not only improve biodiversity but also increase crop yields, securing higher incomes. For example, replacing harmful chemical pesticides with natural alternatives can keep soils healthy for longer.
A study in Sumatra, Indonesia, Indonesia found that the average yield on Rainforest Alliance certified coffee farms was 712.5 kg/ha, more than double the average yield of 334 kg/ha on non-certified farms and resulting in significantly higher incomes. Additionally, certified farms used less fertilizer than non-certified farms.
As of June 2024, more than 400,000 farmers have adopted sustainable growing practices across a total of 196,778 ha in Andhra Pradesh, India. These include nature-friendly farming techniques to improve soil health and enhance biodiversity while boosting crop yields.
We’re taking a regenerative approach to agriculture with farm and forest communities in Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Türkiye, China, and the Philippines. In North Luwu, Indonesia, our work supports small-scale cocoa and oil palm farmers in adopting sustainable practices and connecting them to responsible supply chains.
Through this project, the Rainforest Alliance will work with the central and state level governments of India, the private sector, farmers, and communities to develop a strategic approach to land management that improves livelihoods while restoring degraded land and conserving biodiversity.
Trinh Tan Vinh’s dedication to regenerative farming practices has transformed his coffee farm into a prosperous business. Read about his journey in this article.
We're training coffee farmers in the Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park buffer zone to help them conserve biodiversity and improve their livelihoods.
The Sustainable Farming in Tropical Asian Landscapes (SFITAL) project aims to link small-scale producers to global supply chains in an environmentally sustainable, economically viable, and socially responsible manner.
Rates of forest and biodiversity loss are accelerating throughout the tropics alongside escalating global impacts of climate change. Commodities such as coffee, timber, palm oil, rubber, and cocoa drive much of this deforestation. We need transformative solutions to ensure a climate-positive future that creates long-term benefits for people and nature. The Business Case for Collective […]
Through this project, the Rainforest Alliance will work with the central and state level governments of India, the private sector, farmers, and communities to develop a strategic approach to land management that improves livelihoods while restoring degraded land and conserving biodiversity.... Continue Reading
The Rainforest Alliance and Acorn will partner with two coffee businesses and farmers in Vietnam to implement regenerative coffee farming practices that can increase their plots’ resilience, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration capabilities. ... Continue Reading
Pests and diseases are on the rise on Vietnam’s coffee, tea, and pepper farms, due the worsening impacts of climate change. ... Continue Reading
The Sustainable Farming in Tropical Asian Landscapes (SFITAL) project aims to link small-scale producers to global supply chains in an environmentally sustainable, economically viable, and socially responsible manner.... Continue Reading
Sri Lanka boasts a wide array of ecosystems and one of the highest concentrations of species in the world. But it's also home to more than 22 million people, so an ongoing effort is needed to conserve biodiversity. ... Continue Reading
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