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

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

The likely postponement of the #EUDR deadline offers coffee and cocoa supply chains more time to comply, but what do smallholder farmers think of this delay? 🧑🌾 💡 Join us on December 12th for part of the Innovation Forum's EUDR unpacked webinar series, where Rainforest Alliance Coffee Sector Lead, Miguel Gamboa, will join other industry leaders for an important discussion about the future of EUDR implementation. This session will explore EUDR’s impact on coffee and cocoa supply chains, with Miguel highlighting what EUDR means specifically for the coffee sector and how smallholder farmers are working to align with the requirements of the regulation. ☕ Register and learn more here! 👉 https://bit.ly/3USkOLY #RainforestAlliance #Smallholders #DeforestationRegulation #Coffee #Cocoa #SupplyChains

This month, the Rainforest Alliance is thrilled to launch our “Change the Climate, Start with Follow The Frog” campaign in Brazil! 🌎 Together with partners like Nespresso Professional, Arcos Dorados, Orfeu Cafés e Azeites Especiais, and The Hershey Company, we’re inviting everyone to make conscious choices for a sustainable future. Follow us to see these brands in action as they embrace the Rainforest Alliance seal, driving meaningful social and environmental impact across their supply chains. 🐸 🗺️ To encourage positive engagement, we’ve created “seek and find” interactive maps to show how certified agricultural practices are linked to people’s well-being and the conservation of nature: 🌱 Nespresso is highlighting the AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program, created 21 years ago in partnership with Rainforest Alliance to support producers and drive ongoing social and environmental progress. 🌱 Arcos Dorados (McDonald’s) is connecting certified sustainable practices in the field with their circular economy and youth employment strategy in urban operations. 🌱 Orfeu Specialty Coffees is showcasing certifications in coffee production, new crops, and products like olive oil, underscoring their commitment to sustainable practices. 📍 And for a deeper dive, visit us at our exclusive stand at International Coffee Week (#SIC2024) from November 20 to 22, where we’ll host collaborative activations with our partners, digital games with interactive maps, and participating in panels and discussions on sustainability, regenerative agriculture, and conscious coffee practices. ☕ Join us on this journey to be part of the change and let’s work together to #ChangeTheClimate! ✊ #RainforestAlliance #FollowTheFrog #Sustainability #Certification #ConsciousConsumption #InternationalCoffeeWeek

The Rainforest Alliance deeply regrets the adoption in plenary today of some of the amendments tabled by the European People's Party on the Commission’s proposal, that initially only aimed at postponing the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by 12 months. 𝗕𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 ‘𝗻𝗼-𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸’ 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺, 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨𝗗𝗥 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨𝗗𝗥. The discriminative approach it implies between producing countries and related potential disputes is a huge risk just to please some European industry sectors. By twisting the arm of EU institutions to get back into trilogues about a month and a half ahead of the start of the implementation of the EUDR, it also generates immense uncertainty for companies in scope. This chaos only benefits laggards and ignores all the efforts put in place by companies in the past years to deliver on the EUDR objectives. It’s also creating diversion on the real objective we should all have in mind: tackling global deforestation and meeting our global sustainability objectives.  We urge EU decision-makers not to take operators hostages of vain political battles, by focusing on the Commission’s initial proposal for a 12-month postponement. We commend market partners for sharing the right message with EU decision makers ahead of today’s vote and remain committed by their side to ensure swift implementation of the EUDR.   Ursula von der Leyen European Commission To learn more about this decision, click the link to read further 👉 https://lnkd.in/eKVxjhBc

📢 Mark your calendars for the Selva Maya Tropical Timber Trade Mission, where we’ll bring together leaders from across the tropical timber value chain to explore sustainable forestry in the mega-biodiverse #SelvaMaya region! 🌿 📅 When: November 17-23, 2024 📍 Where: Maya Biosphere Reserve, Guatemala & Quintana Roo, Mexico This trade mission is a unique opportunity to: 🌱 Connect with suppliers from FSC-certified community forests 🌱 Experience firsthand the impact of responsible sourcing in the Maya Biosphere Reserve in Guatemala and Quintana Roo and Campeche in Mexico 🌱 Explore tropical timber species with potential for diverse applications—from decking to fine furniture The Selva Maya, home to endangered species like the jaguar and Central American river turtles, supports thousands of local and Indigenous livelihoods. Sustainable forest management here is not only a tool for conservation but also a vital support for the economy, enabling communities to preserve their lands while benefiting from its resources. Organized by the Rainforest Alliance and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) in Guatemala and Mexico, and supported by Stichting Probos and The Nature Conservancy, key participants also include Forest Pact, Wennerth Wood Trading ApS, the University of Minnesota, World Forest ID, #FORESCOM, ACOFOP, Ejidos Petcacab, Noh Bec, Nuevo Becal, CONAFOR, INAB, and CONAP, Community Forest Concessions Uaxactún, and Arbol Verde, among others. Join us in building a future where communities and forests thrive together! 🌍 To register and learn more, email Carlos Estrada at cestrada@ra.org. #RainforestAlliance #SelvaMaya2024 #SustainableForestry #Biodiversity #Conservation #FSC #Sustainability #Timber #ForestManagement