Response to the UN Biodiversity Report
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November 30, 2020
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Crop Certification: Going Green Unlocks Global Markets for Farmers
Taking a landscape approach, which seeks to balance competing land use demands in a way that is best for human wellbeing and the environment.
Announcing the Launch of Forest Allies, Our Coalition to Protect and Restore Forests
We have launched Forest Allies, our community of practice focused on protecting, restoring, and enabling responsible management of tropical forests. We invite companies to join our coalition to have a greater impact on forests within—and beyond—your supply chain. ... Continue Reading
Bananas Are Fighting a Pandemic of Their Own
While the Rainforest Alliance does not expect producers to become organic, Leonie Haakshorst, its sector lead for banana and fruit, told Treehugger that RA always strives to limit the use of hazardous pesticides.
Why We Must Scale Up Climate-Smart Agriculture to Feed a Hungrier World
In its new 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Standard, the Rainforest Alliance has embedded CSA principles, a climate risk assessment tool for farmers and a shared responsibility approach for sustainability measures.
Ghana: Rainforest Supports the Fight against Deforestation in Sefwi-Wiawso
Rainforest Alliance will give farmers the skills to monitor tree planting, collect information on existing trees, and the technology to monitor actions that affect the health of Ghana's biodiversity.