Rainforest Alliance

The Rainforest Alliance is a growing network of people who are inspired and committed to working together to achieve their mission of conserving biodiversity and ensuring sustainable livelihoods. Through creative, pragmatic collaboration, they aim to rebalance the planet by building strong forests and healthy communities around the world. Companies, cooperatives and landowners that participate in their programs meet rigorous standards that conserve biodiversity and provide sustainable livelihoods. Mission The Rainforest Alliance’s ambitious mission is to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices, and consumer behavior. Approach The Rainforest Alliance’s work is guided by their understanding that the health of the Earth is linked to the well-being of those whose livelihoods depend on the land and forests. As everyone has a vital role to play in strengthening this relationship, they provide training to farmers and foresters, work with businesses committed to sustainability, and motivate citizens to adopt sustainable lifestyles. Issues they are tackling: - Forests - Wildlife - Climate - Communities - Food and Farming - Human Rights Their Impact: Their efforts to build strong forests and healthy communities are making a difference.  Their Global Reach From their earliest days in the tropics of Central America, they've grown their alliance by partnering with forest and farming communities, governments, and companies to conserve critically important forests and cultivate sustainable livelihoods. Today, they conduct training, certification, and verification in 78 countries around the world. Their Growing Alliance The number of individuals trained in best management practices during Rainforest Alliance agriculture, forestry, carbon, and tourism projects, or through SAN/Rainforest Alliance certification. How they do it: By connecting conservation to life! The Rainforest Alliance Certified seal of approval makes it easy for consumers to know they are buying a product that has been grown or made sustainably. The companies who sell these products also make sure their customers know they are good neighbors in their communities, and that they take care of their workers and protect the environment.