Rainforest Alliance

We all have that little voice saying, “one person alone can’t possibly make a difference." But the fact is, there are millions of us ready to tackle the challenges we face with hope and optimism. If you’re with us—and if you’re all in, too—together we can create a better future. Pessimism is Out. We're All In. Watch the film by Max Joseph below and learn more here 👉 https://bit.ly/3udPLQs #WeAreAllIn #RainforestAlliance #Forests #Sustainability #ClimateActionNow #SustainableAgriculture #FollowTheFrog

Consumer demand for sustainable products is booming, offering farmers new market opportunities through certifications like the Rainforest Alliance’s. However, small-scale farmers in Indonesia face hurdles, including certification costs, lack of local bodies, and extensive paperwork. To address these challenges, we’re training small-scale cocoa farmers in sustainable practices in the North Luwu landscape of Indonesia, and connecting them to global supply chains. So far, 1,928 farmers—25% of them women—have received training, and this is just the beginning! 💪 To take a deeper dive into this impactful project, click here! 👉 https://bit.ly/3AHkl8a 📸 Photo credit: Dwi Person, Aryo Condro #RainforestAlliance #Landscapes #NorthLuwu #Indonesia #Cocoa #PalmOil #Sustainability #SupplyChains

Earlier this month, our team in Mexico successfully held a Rainforest Alliance Standard Roadshow in Jalisco! The two-day event brought together around 80 stakeholders from across the agro-industry, creating a vibrant space for innovation, collaboration, and real-world impact in Mexican agriculture. 🌱 With the support of APEAM, A.C., APEAJAL, Aneberries, #CDAAJ Jalisco, and Driscoll's LATAM, we tackled key themes—from water conservation to biodiversity—exploring how the Rainforest Alliance Standard can drive sustainability and open new doors to international markets. 🌎 As Wendele van der Wiele, Counselor for Agriculture and Nature to Mexico and Cuba at the Embassy of the Netherlands in Mexico-City, emphasized, achieving sustainable agriculture requires collective action and commitment across local communities and value chains. Armando García, Director of Sustainability at Grupo los Cerritos, echoed this sentiment: "When we come together at the landscape level, we can achieve so much more than working individually. Our goal to reduce the environmental footprint through sustainable production is stronger when it’s collective." 🤝 A huge thank you to all panelists, speakers, and attendees who made this gathering so powerful and inspiring, and to Holland House Mexico for its great organization. The insights shared and connections made are just the beginning of our continued journey toward a sustainable future! 🐸 #RainforestAlliance #WeAreAllIn #Sustainability #Landscapes #Agriculture #Mexico #Biodiversity

As we enter this season of giving thanks, we’re reflecting on the incredible progress we’ve made together—and the people and organizations who make it possible. Your support fuels our work to create a better future for our planet. 🌍 🧑🌾 Thank YOU to the farmers and farm workers who demonstrate that sustainability is not just a goal but a daily practice. 💼 Thank YOU to the companies taking bold steps toward sustainability and transparency, showing that businesses can be a force for good. 🌿 Thank YOU to the individuals embracing small, everyday actions—whether it's composting, recycling, or simply caring for our shared spaces. 🤲 Thank YOU to our donors for supporting our mission. 📢 Thank YOU for being a voice for a planet that cannot speak for itself. We have big plans for next year to deepen our impact, and with your support, we know that we can create lasting, positive change for both people and nature. Let’s keep this momentum going—donate now at the link below! 👇 #RainforestAlliance #Rainforests #Sustainability #GivingThanks #Gratitude #ClimateSolutions #ClimateResilience #Thanksgiving #Donate #ClimateAction

Follow the Frog to NYC! 🐸 New Yorkers, did you spot our certification seal lighting up Times Square? 🌃 Our certification represents a commitment to protecting forests and biodiversity, building climate resilience and driving climate mitigation, and supporting human rights and livelihoods. 🌱 If you're in the area, check it out before December 1st and share your snapshots with us—we’d love to see it through your eyes! 👀 #RainforestAlliance #RainforestAllianceCertified #Certification #TimesSquare #NewYork #Sustainability #FollowTheFrog

Last week, our team in Brazil had the honor of participating in International Coffee Week in Belo Horizonte, the country’s premier event for the coffee sector! 🌱☕ At our booth, we connected with strategic partners and welcomed many new faces eager to learn about our certification work. Beyond the booth, we engaged in thought-provoking panels on human rights and regenerative agriculture in addition to sharing insights on our collaboration with Nespresso Professional’s AAA program. This event was a great opportunity to strengthen our relationships with producers and other key players within the industry, amplifying the Rainforest Alliance’s role as a key partner in building a more sustainable future through coffee. 🌍✨ Check out some highlights from the event! 📸👇 #RainforestAlliance #RegenerativeAgriculture #HumanRights #InternationalCoffeeWeek #CoffeeSector #Sustainability #Certification

In Phu Tho Province, Vietnam, Mrs. Chu Huong Thuy is leading the way in sustainable agriculture, showing how gender equality and social inclusion can drive both environmental and economic gains. 🌱 With support from Phu Da Tea Enterprise and the Rainforest Alliance’s #IntegratedWeedManagement program, she transformed her 24-hectare tea field by reducing pesticide use and selectively managing weeds. 🌾 The impact? 👉 Better yields, healthier soil, and annual cost savings of over 160 million VND (approximately $6,300 USD)! Mrs. Thuy’s journey highlights the transformative impact of women-led decision-making in agriculture. By embracing sustainable practices, she’s paving the way for a future where agriculture benefits both communities and the environment. 💚 The design and implementation of this project have been accomplished thanks to the collaborative effort between the Rainforest Alliance and Global Alliance on Health and Pollution (GAHP)—funded by UK International Development from the UK government. 🤝 #RainforestAlliance #SustainableAgriculture #InclusiveFarming #Vietnam #TeaSector #Sustainability #GenderEquality

📅 Mark your calendars and join us for the Rainforest Alliance’s virtual fireside chat, "Coffee, Community, and Climate – A Day in the Life at Aquiares,” on December 6th from 12 pm - 1 pm EST via Zoom. Reserve your spot here! 👉 https://bit.ly/3UW2zp7 📣 Over the hour, Michelle Deugd, Rainforest Alliance Director of Forest and Agriculture, and Diego Robelo, coffee producer and General Manager of Aquiares Estate Coffee Estate in Turrialba, Costa Rica, will deep dive into what it means to grow coffee sustainably. Rainforest Alliance Board Member, Peter Lehner, will offer opening remarks on how our partnership with Aquiares began. 🌾 As the largest Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee farm in Costa Rica, reaching over 1,000 hectares and sustaining an 1,800-person community, Aquiares has been a pioneer in applying regenerative principles on a grand scale. The farm boasts 76 native tree species and 140 bird species—103 of which hadn’t been seen before Aquiares began working with the Rainforest Alliance in 2003. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hear how regenerative agriculture can and should be our path forward! 🌱 #RainforestAlliance #CostaRica #RegenerativeAgriculture #LandscapeManagement #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateAction #CommunityEngagement

From the heart of #COP29, the Rainforest Alliance delegation has been driving conversations on the role of locally led, nature-based solutions and the importance of financing them at scale. 🌱 Here are the highlights:   🧑🌾 At our official side event, “Empowering Farmers: Access to Finance and Innovation for Climate Adaptation and Resilience”—in partnership with World Farmers' Organisation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council—our Senior Manager of Public Affairs and Advocacy, Duncan Williamson, discussed the importance of certification schemes and their role in supporting farmers to implement climate-smart agriculture practices at scale.   🌳 Our Climate Director, Celia A. Harvey, joined an event hosted by the World Climate Foundation titled “Protecting Forests, Preserving Climate – Strategies for Sustainable Land use and Forest Conservation.” In this session, Celia spoke about the importance of supporting local farming and forest communities to implement nature-based solutions, and how local communities at the forefront of climate change must be invested in and supported to effectively deliver impact at scale.    🌿 Celia also joined the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the High-Level Climate Champions, and the Marrakech Partnership for Global Climate Action - Land Use Action Group for the “Transforming Land and ecosystems for a Nature-positive 2030” event. She emphasized the need for increased financing for farmers and forest communities to adopt better land management practices, the critical role of governments in creating supportive policy environments for nature-based solutions, and the importance of diverse, inclusive coalitions collaborating to champion these initiatives. The message is clear: Increasing financing for nature-based solutions is essential for effective climate adaptation and mitigation. Now is the time for all players—from governments and companies to NGOs and communities—to join forces and implement these solutions at the speed and scale our planet needs. 🌍 #RainforestAlliance #COP #Climate #ClimateAction #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateFinance #Sustainability #Agriculture

On #WorldChildrensDay, we're inspired by the Indigenous women who are preserving and nurturing their Kichwa cultural identity between generations in Peru. 🤲🌱 A collective of Kichwa women from five local communities formed Warmi Awadora, a brand of textiles woven from cotton cultivated in harmony with their forests. Their vibrant creations—bracelets, earrings, bags, and more—are not only beautiful, but also support their families and preserve ancestral knowledge. 🧠 Fifteen young girls participated in "Weaving Knowledge" workshops, or "Tejiendo Saberes" in Spanish, in which older members of Warmi Awadora taught them ancestral techniques and Indigenous symbolism that their textile creations represent. 🌿 The Rainforest Alliance partners with these women to build their entrepreneurial skills, helping to boost incomes and support economic growth, while preserving their cultural identity and passing it on to future generations. 💚 Click on the link (in Spanish) to learn more about this powerful legacy 👉 https://lnkd.in/grfeWCcK #RainforestAlliance #IndigenousCommunity #Kichwa #Textiles #SanMartin #ChildrensDay #IndigenousYouth #CulturalHeritage