For years, a meatless diet has been heralded as one of the best tools for combating the climate footprint of livestock. A new study suggests that, by modifying land-use practices, ranchers can reduce GHG emissions more effectively than consumers.
The road that winds from the city of Oaxaca to the towering peaks of Sierra Juárez is bordered by dense pine and oak forests teeming with wildlife, like the long-nosed mate shrew and the elusive dwarf jay. Nearly all of this rich forestland, which is managed by the Zapotec indigenous peoples, is FSC certified by the Rainforest Alliance.
What would happen if women in the agricultural sector had equal access to the financing, training and technology available to their male counterparts? These women would produce 20 to 30 percent more food and their families would benefit from improved health, education and nutrition.
We’re thrilled to announce that the U.S. Department of Education is promoting the Rainforest Alliance’s work to prepare teachers to integrate local to global learning, sustainability and civic engagement in their classrooms. Continue reading
What is Rainforest Alliance certification and how does it work? Our president Tensie Whelan tackles this frequently asked question in a short video blog.
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Many of the world’s most popular foods are vulnerable to the Earth’s changing climate. Coffee and cocoa, for example, are especially at risk due to their extreme sensitivity to shifts in rainfall and temperature patterns. Continue reading
More than 1.6 billion people depend on the world’s forests for their livelihood. Meet one in the second installment of the Rainforest Alliance’s monthly blog series. Continue reading
