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While it’s critical that governments and corporate leaders take action, we can’t wait for them to do the right thing. Our individual efforts can create a cascade of positive change that sends a powerful signal to these institutions. Here are some ways to make a difference. ... Continue Reading
The vibrant food we eat is all thanks to farmworkers and the land. And yet, conventional agriculture—with its dependence on toxic chemicals—often comes at the expense of both. That’s why the Rainforest Alliance is campaigning to ban paraquat, one of the world’s most dangerous weedkillers. ... Continue Reading
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
Learn more about the Rainforest Alliance and the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT)'s joint Herbs & Spices Program.... Continue Reading
While there is still work to be done in the negotiation process, this parliamentary vote sets us on the right path toward a more responsible and sustainable business landscape.
Global trade in chocolate, worth more than $1 trillion dollars a year, is leading to widespread deforestation in Ivory Coast and Ghana.