This page features news and updates about the Rainforest Alliance's work with farming and forest communities around the world, our business partner collaborations, research (including white papers, case studies, and project profiles), media coverage, and more. You can also sign up to receive our business updates and/or general updates.
VICE UK explores harmful pesticides on Costa Rican pineapple farms, impacting wildlife, workers, and communities. PAN UK's Stephanie Williamson advises consumers to seek certified seals such as Rainforest Alliance's for safer choices.
Our approach to reducing pesticides goes beyond phasing outhighly hazardous pesticides. It includes the implementation ofIntegrated Pest Management (IPM), a system wherein alternative methods to preventing and controlling pests are considered.
How the Rainforest Alliance is promoting locally-led and nature-based climate action across farms, forests, rural landscapes, and supply chains.
Explore how we are working to build climate resilience and reduce emissions across farms, forests, and rural landscapes around the world.
We believe that creating truly sustainable global supply chains requires a shared responsibility approach. This means that the costs and benefits of certification are evenly distributed between farmers and buyers along the supply chain, so that both are rewarded for their efforts to embrace more sustainable practices.... Continue Reading
We worked with eight indigenous coffee-farming communities in Chiapas to build skills in fire prevention, business skills, and health and nutrition. ... Continue Reading