Rainforest Alliance

With over 7,000 languages spoken around the world, one thing remains the same: we all call Earth our home. 🌎 And just as Earth has taken care of us, it’s up to us all—from governments and NGOs to companies and consumers—to join forces and implement lasting solutions at the speed and scale our planet needs. As we welcome #EarthMonth, let this be a powerful reminder to celebrate, protect, and cherish the planet that connects us all—not just this month, but every day. 💚 We're ALL IN. Are you with us? 🙋 #RainforestAlliance #WeAreAllIn #Earth #Language #Linguistics #Sustainability #ProtectOurPlanet #ClimateAction

The future of food starts with resilience! 💪 The Rainforest Alliance is excited to join Reuters Events: Transform Food & Agriculture Europe 2025 in Amsterdam on June 3-4 to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time: building a nature-positive and climate-resilient food system. In the face of rising geopolitical tensions and changing climates, the need for resilience in global food systems is more urgent than ever. By uniting food and agriculture leaders from across the value chain at #TransformFood, we can work together to accelerate the transition to a food system that benefits both people and the planet. 🌎 Our Director Europe, Corporate Engagement & Partnership, Stephanie Gerteiser, will be moderating a roundtable on the EU Deforestation Regulation (#EUDR) to discuss: ✅ How certification can help farmers prove their EUDR alignment to buyers ✅ The role of brands and retailers in supporting supply chains toward compliance ✅ How farmers and buyers can collaborate beyond compliance on conservation, reforestation, and biodiversity Learn more & register here! 👉 https://bit.ly/4lupq70 #RainforestAlliance #Reuters #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateResilience #FoodSystems #Sustainability #Amsterdam

📣 New resource alert! The Accountability Framework initiative (AFi) has launched a new how-to guide—providing practical insights on how the Accountability Framework can be used to support reporting on #SupplyChain risks and impacts. ⛓️ This includes: ✅ Defining the scope of reporting ✅ Selecting the right indicators and reporting standards ✅ Reporting on company systems and activities ✅ Structuring reporting on deforestation- and conversion-free product volumes Check out the guide on the AFi’s website here! 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3rq_cNq #RainforestAlliance #Reporting #DeforestationFree #Sustainability #AFi #AccountabilityFrameworkInitiative

Ribbiting conservation news! 🐸 The Rainforest Alliance is excited to shine a spotlight on The Tropical Amphibian Resilience Initiative (TARI), a groundbreaking five-year project aimed at protecting amphibian species across Panamá, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Colombia. Bringing together the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), the Smithsonian National Zoological Park Conservation Biology Institute, the Amphibian Survival Alliance, and funding from the Bezos Earth Fund, TARI represents an unprecedented leap toward halting amphibian extinctions in the Neotropics—a region that harbors nearly 50% of the world’s amphibian biodiversity. 🌱 At the Rainforest Alliance, we know that real impact happens when we work together. Just as we collaborate with farming and forest communities, companies, and governments to protect nature and transform agriculture, initiatives like TARI show how collective action can drive lasting change for endangered species. 🤝 Learn more about this game-changing project here! 👉 https://bit.ly/4ceUTG2 📸 Photo credit: Brian Gratwicke, Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute 1. Lemur leaf frog 2. Crowned tree frog 3. Vicente’s poison frog 4. Toad mountain harlequin frog 5. Gemini's dart frog 6. Panamanian golden frog #RainforestAlliance #WeAreAllIn #EndangeredSpecies #Frogs #Amphibians #Conservation #Biodiversity

What's all the buzz about? 🐝🌸 Spring is in the air, and so is a fresh batch of good green news! From brewing tea to remove water contaminants to agroforestry supporting Indigenous communities and the climate, March has been blooming with wins for the planet. 🌎🗞️ Did we miss any exciting green headlines? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️ #RainforestAlliance #WeAreAllIn #Sustainability #GoodNews #GoodGreenNews #Wildlife #ClimateResilience #ClimateNews

It’s no secret that almond consumption has soared over the past two decades. From almond milk to almond flour, the nut’s popularity has been rising thanks to its versatility in snacks, gluten-free baking, and as a base for dairy alternatives. 🥛 Since 2023, the Rainforest Alliance has been working with ranches in California—which produces an astonishing 80% of the world’s almonds—to embrace better growing practices and become #RainforestAllianceCertified. To learn more about how these ranches are building their climate resilience and adopting a regenerative approach, click on the link below! 👇 #RainforestAlliance #Almonds #Certification #Sustainability #RegenerativeAgriculture #ClimateResilience #HumanRights

The youth is the future! 💚 In September 2024, we launched an open call in Calakmul, Campeche, inviting young people to join Our Forest, Our Future—an initiative designed to strengthen knowledge in community forest management through hands-on learning. We’re excited to kick off Phase 1 with 77 selected participants who will begin their learning journey to engage in the productive chain activities of their ejidos, ultimately enabling them to integrate effectively into #CommunityForestManagement. 🌱 This initiative will continue through 2026, supporting youth to play a key role in sustainable land management. 🔑 We celebrate the passion of these young learners, the trust of their families, and the commitment of ejido authorities. Together, we’re paving the way for a future where youth lead the charge in sustainable land management! 🌿 #RainforestAlliance #Rainforests #OurForestOurFuture #Youth #WeAreSelvaMaya #WeAreAllIn

So, what does #SustainableAgriculture actually mean? 🌱 Simply put, sustainable agriculture involves farming practices that protect the land and ensure that farmers can earn a decent living, both now and into the future. At the Rainforest Alliance, we see it as a journey—one that leads to regenerative practices that restore and replenish nature’s richness while also upholding human rights, gender equality, and fair labor practices. Because true sustainability isn’t just about the environment—it’s about people, too. 🧑🌾 Click on the link below to learn more about how our certification program promotes social, economic, AND environmental sustainability!👇 #RainforestAlliance #RegenerativeAgriculture #PeopleAndNature #ClimateAction #ClimateResilience #Certification

🍫 Wrapping up powerful cocoa conversations from last week's World Cocoa Foundation Partnership meeting in São Paulo, Brazil! 🧑🌾 During the event’s closing, Rainforest Alliance CEO Santiago Gowland emphasized the power of marketing as a tool for companies to guide consumers toward sustainability. He also stressed the importance of bridging the gap between producers and consumers to create a more connected and sustainable cocoa supply chain. 🌱 To cap off the week of impactful discussions, Santiago, our executive leadership team, and our local Brazil team hosted a reception with partners—a chance to deepen connections and strengthen our work both globally and in Brazil. A huge THANK YOU to all who joined us in shaping the future of sustainable cocoa! 🌍 Check out some captured moments from this transformative week below.👇 #RainforestAlliance #WCFPartnershipMeeting #Cocoa #Sustainability #Smallholders #Certification

📣 Resource update! As a proud member of the Accountability Framework initiative (AFi), we're excited to share their updated Operational Guidance on Reporting, Disclosure, and Claims. This new version reflects the latest developments in corporate reporting on responsible commodity #SupplyChains, helping companies navigate sustainability reporting on: ✅ Exposure to environmental and social risks ✅ Management systems, activities, and implementation status ✅ Compliance and outcomes So, what's new in this update? 👇 📊 Additional guidance on mandatory versus voluntary reporting 🌳 More detail on credible metrics for disclosure on deforestation- and conversion-free (DCF) supply chains 💼 Further information on management systems, compliance, and outcomes ⚖️ Updated guidance for reporting on human rights Visit the AFi website to download the updated Operational Guidance here 👉 https://bit.ly/4l1CQHq #RainforestAlliance #Sustainability #SustainabilityReporting #AccountabilityFrameworkInitiative #HumanRights