Opinion: Child Labor Is on the Rise; Here’s How to Prevent It
Child labor must stop but it is a complex issue with different social, economic, and political causes.
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January 31, 2022
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Project Profile: Strengthening Climate Adaptation and Resilience in Guatemala
We are partnering with the Government of Guatemala to help increase capacity to adapt to climate risks and improve the livelihoods of those who live in vulnerable communities.... Continue Reading
Project Profile: Tackling Child Labor in Coffee Supply Chains in Vietnam
Vietnam’s fertile Central Highlands are ideal for growing coffee and production of the crop has soared over the last few decades. Although the growth of the industry has created thousands of jobs, many small-scale farmers struggle to make a living due to the overall low profitability of the sector. Child labor is also a widespread issue.... Continue Reading
Have Your Say: Stakeholder Consultation in the Flower Sector
In the spirit of continuous improvement that is at the core of our Certification Program, we aim to maintain close dialogue with our stakeholders on how specific areas of our program are applied.... Continue Reading
Agroforestry – Resilient Land Use through More Holistic Production Systems
The Rainforest Alliance believes that agroforestry systems provide a holistic approach, simultaneously conserving biodiversity, improving livelihoods, and increasing the resilience of agriculture to climate-change impacts.
Origin Issue Assessment: Kenya Coffee
As part of the JDE Common Grounds program, the Rainforest Alliance investigated the key risks present in Kenya’s coffee sector. Research shows that the following risks are present in Kenya’s coffee sector: integrated pest management, climate smart agriculture, and gender equality. Fluctuating precipitation and higher temperatures alter the flowering pattern of coffee berries, which in […]