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

We're #Hiring! Looking to take the next leap in your fundraising career and drive meaningful change for people and nature? 🐸 We're seeking three dynamic professionals to join our development team for the following roles: 🌱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 👉 https://bit.ly/48xkGHz 🌱 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 (𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 $𝟮𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬+) 👉 https://bit.ly/3UDx96Z 🌱 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 (𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 $𝟮𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬) 👉 https://bit.ly/3UBZWIQ 📍 Location: US, UK, or the Netherlands ⌛ Deadline: November 12th, 2024 Want to learn more, or know someone who would be a great fit for these positions? Click on the links above and share with your networks! 🗣️ #RainforestAlliance #HiringNow #JoinOurAlliance #JobOpportunity #OpenPositions #Careers #ClimateCareers #GreenCareers #CareerDevelopment #CareersWithPurpose #Development #Fundraising

Reflecting on our journey at #COP16, we're honored to have led impactful conversations focused on halting deforestation, combatting land degradation, and protecting biodiversity through locally led, nature-based solutions. 🌱 At the heart of our discussions was a commitment to driving impactful conservation investments, which requires robust financial analysis and supporting local organizations in developing strong investment proposals. By adopting a #LandscapeApproach—uniting communities with public, private, and financial sectors to manage ecosystems sustainably—we can overcome financing barriers and enable stakeholders to co-create projects that benefit both nature and communities. 🧑🌾 As we look ahead to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (#COP29), one message is clear: climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation are interconnected crises that cannot be tackled in isolation. Many of the same government, civil society, and corporate leaders who attended COP16 will join us at the upcoming conferences, offering a unique and critical opportunity for a coordinated approach and more cooperation between the three COPs and their secretariats. These issues are part of a much larger, more complex puzzle. And if we hope to solve it, we need to work together, break down silos, and approach these problems in an integrated way. 2024 must be a moment for collaboration—are you with us? 🤝 Click on the link below to dive into our call for coordination—written by Duncan Williamson, Rainforest Alliance Senior Manager, Public Affairs & Advocacy! 👇 https://lnkd.in/gvQhdZSr #RainforestAlliance #Biodiversity #Climate #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #NatureBasedSolutions #Sustainability #SustainableFinance

As we reflect on the second day of the Economist Sustainability Week Africa in Cape Town earlier this month, it was a powerful reminder that creating a sustainable future requires collaboration, innovation, and urgency. Here's what stood out to us: 🚀𝗔 𝗩𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗔: Former astronaut and NASA International Space Station Commander Terry Virts reminded us: “We only have planet A, no planet B, so let’s roll up our sleeves and take care of our planet.” His message set the stage for key discussions on #RegenerativeAgriculture, intersectionality, and impactful partnerships. 🌱 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Fresh Del Monte’s Managing Director, Wayne Cook, shared how shifting to regenerative practices on their pineapple farms—like composting plant waste instead of burning it—has resulted in healthier soil, better water retention, richer microorganisms, and a two-month faster harvest. 🤝 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: South Africa’s leading retailers emphasized the crucial role of NGOs, like the Rainforest Alliance, whose independent research and insights are essential in driving meaningful sustainability progress. 🌍 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: Rainforest Alliance Senior Director for East and Southern Africa, Julius Ng'ang'a Ng’ang’a, highlighted the need to support smallholder farmers in meeting new #EUDR requirements. The future of sustainable agriculture must be inclusive—if farmers are left behind, so is progress. From space to soil, one message is clear: sustainability requires all hands on deck. Together, through partnerships and collective action, we can create nature-positive solutions, restore ecosystems, and support livelihoods. Now is the time to act—there is no planet B. ✊ #RainforestAlliance #SustainabilityWeekAfrica #Sustainability #ClimateSolutions #Smallholders #ClimateAction #NoPlanetB

Exciting news from Peru! 🎉 Fábrica de Chocolates La Ibérica Perú has teamed up with the Rainforest Alliance through a new cooperation agreement focused on sustainability. Together, we're working to protect Peru's rich biodiversity while boosting economic opportunities for cocoa-producing communities in the Peruvian Amazon. 🍫🌳 This partnership is part of the “Sustainable Productive Landscapes” project, led by Peru's Ministry of the Environment and the UNDP, which aims to strengthen the capacities of cocoa producers by offering technical assistance and encouraging sustainable environmental practices. 🌱 Thanks to this initiative, over a thousand farmer families in Huánuco and Ucayali will now benefit from improved commercial opportunities and fair prices for their high-quality cocoa—a win for communities and the environment alike! 💪 #RainforestAlliance #Sustainability #Peru #Amazon #Livelihoods #Biodiversity #Landscapes #Cocoa

We're excited to introduce Jon M. as the newest member of our Board of Directors! 🌟 With over three decades of tech leadership at Apple, Amazon, and Hewlett Packard, Jon played key roles in launching groundbreaking products like the Kindle, FireTV, and iPhone's camera. He also co-founded The Kilgoris Project, which has provided education, healthcare, and clean water to thousands of Maasai students in Kenya for over 20 years. As a conservation and natural history photographer, Jon’s work has been featured in major outlets like TIME and The New York Times, inspiring others to see the beauty of nature and recognize its importance in the fight for conservation. Check out some of his incredible images below to see the world through his lens. 📸 Join us in giving Jon a warm welcome to the frog family! 🐸 #RainforestAlliance #WeAreAllIn #Innovation #Conservation #Sustainability #JoinOurAlliance #Leadership #BoardOfDirectors #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction

How can we bring together different actors to finance initiatives at the landscape level that preserve biodiversity at scale? 🌱 We explored this crucial question yesterday at the "Unlocking Finance for Biodiversity Conservation" event, led by the Rainforest Alliance and CDP at #COP26 in Cali, Colombia. With support from USAID and mediated by our Chief of Party, Vanessa Coronado Mena, the event featured a panel with experts from Suzano, the Department of Caquetá, and Global Canopy to discuss how landscape approaches support the achievement of biodiversity targets and the flow of investments. Key takeaways from experts include: 💸 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: To lower the risks of investing in biodiversity, we need well-structured, blended finance mechanisms—and investors who are willing to think creatively. 🌾 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: Progress on biodiversity requires solutions that reflect community needs and perspectives. Including local communities in project co-design ensures these initiatives are relevant, sustainable, and impactful. ✅ 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀: A landscape approach with defined goals and strong investment tracking fosters transparency and builds trust among all partners. 📸 Check out some captured moments from the event below! 👇 #RainforestAlliance #Biodiversity #Colombia #Landscapes #LandscapeManagement #SustainableFinance #ConservationFinance #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateAction #CommunityEngagement

With the first week of #COP16 in the books, we're proud of the dedication and impact of our team, who engaged in essential discussions with partner organizations, development banks, and national governments. Here are the highlights: 🌳 Central to the week’s agenda was financing for forest and biodiversity protection. In several panels, we explored pioneering solutions like biodiversity credits and a groundbreaking billion-dollar initiative aimed at incentivizing the conservation and restoration of tropical forests. 🌳 Our team also met with key members of our alliance, including IDB, WWF, the Indigenous Peoples Foundation, and Procter & Gamble, where we shared updates on our Forest Allies initiative—a community of practice uniting the private sector, regional civil society, and forest communities across Colombia, Peru, Indonesia, Guatemala, and Cameroon to combat deforestation and promote the responsible management of tropical forests worldwide. 🌳 We also spotlighted our One Amazon strategy, emphasizing the need for collective action in the Amazon rainforest. This approach is designed to unite stakeholders across sectors to create lasting benefits for both the forest and the communities that depend on it. Our week culminated in a valuable meeting with Colombia’s Deputy Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development, Mauricio Cabrera, reinforcing our commitment to strategies that safeguard vital ecosystems for future generations. To protect nature and biodiversity at the scale needed, it’s clear that substantial funding from governments, financial institutions, multilaterals, and the private sector is essential to support locally led, nature-based solutions. 🌱 #RainforestAlliance #Biodiversity #Colombia #ForestAllies #ForestManagement #Sustainability #Amazon

We are excited to announce our partnership with Holland House Mexico for the "Rainforest Alliance Roadshow: Elevate Your Company's Profile with the Rainforest Alliance Certification Program." 🐸 This event aims to promote our certification program, share the latest updates, and introduce innovative technologies focused on enhancing sustainability in the Mexican countryside. 🌱 ⏰ When? 👉 November 7th-8th, 2024 📍 Where? 👉 Sheraton Guadalajara Expo Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and make a positive impact! Learn more and register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e2QE7thd #RainforestAlliance #Sustainability #Certification #HollandHouseMexico #EventAnnouncement #Impact

The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat—it is a clear and present reality. We need the leaders of the world working together for a future where people and nature thrive in harmony. 🌱   To learn how we can tackle the climate crisis together, read the full article below! 👇    #RainforestAlliance #WeAreAllIn #ClimateAction #ClimateActionDay #Sustainability #RegenerativeAgriculture #ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange #Certification