The Rainforest Alliance suspends new business activities in Russia … The Rainforest Alliance, the owner of the Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture scheme, decided to suspend all new business activities in the Russian market until further …
Viscose Fibre: Increasing demand for responsibly sourced textiles … Viscose is a natural-based material made from the cellulose derived from wood pulp but is produced from a chemical-laden process. Recently, it is starting to gain popularity in response …
Several updates on the 2020 Rainforest Alliance Certification Programme … In 2020, the Rainforest Alliance launched the Rainforest Alliance Certification Programme, based on the 2020 Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Standard. This year, we …
Responsible tourism – together we can amplify the good! … Travelling has always been a crucial part of life for many of us. However, the pandemic has put a halt to this – impacting the tourism industry worldwide. With World Tourism Day (27 September) fast …
… Remote auditing – when the abnormal becomes a new ‘normal’ … The pandemic has pushed remote auditing under the spotlight but seeing it in practice … Forestry Programme Manager, Gabe Bolton, shared that remote auditing can significantly improve efficiency and has the …
FSC gets pushback on the unprecedented genetic engineering project … The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) was put in the hot seat when a number of members questioned their rationale for venturing into a new genetic engineering learning process at the FSC …
Making the Kirtland's Warbler sing again in the County of Simcoe … All life on earth depends on biodiversity in order to survive. Through its forest and habitat restoration activities, the County of Simcoe in Canada has turned a wasteland into a home for …
Coming soon: A tool to unlock the benefits of regenerative agriculture … Ready to prove your regenerative impact? Preferred by Nature's upcoming assessment tool delivers credible, science-based verification for farmers and companies seeking measurable …
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A closer look at the new draft EUDR Delegated Act … On 15 April 2025, the European Commission published a draft Delegated Act to bring more clarity and simplicity to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This Act, currently open for public consultation …
Learning by doing: Ecosystem restoration training in the forests of Cercedilla … What does it take to design meaningful ecosystem restoration and carbon projects? Recently, a group of professionals from around the world gathered in Cercedilla (Madrid), …
The global cocoa market is growing fast, but will it benefit the farmers? … Although cocoa is a lucrative business with staggering margins for those controlling the value chain, the producers mostly live in poverty. And it is seemingly impossible to move …
Transforming cocoa farming with Ferrero: The Wassa Amenfi Initiative … The Wassa Amenfi Cocoa Landscape Initiative in Ghana, a pioneering effort led by Ferrero in collaboration with Preferred by Nature, Solidaridad, and Rikolto, represents a significant …
HARMONITOR: Improving clarity on sustainability certification schemes in Europe … In the current landscape where sustainability is a critical global concern, the European Union's HARMONITOR project represents a significant step towards improving the …
Regenerative agriculture and why farmers should abandon the plough … Why are many countries including the USA, Brazil and Argentina investing billions of dollars in regenerative agriculture? Ploughing less, reducing the use of chemical fertiliser, and …
Preferred by Nature Joins Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef … Responsible for a significant share of global GHG emissions and a leading driver of deforestation, cattle and beef production represents one of the biggest and most complex sustainability …
Aligning with the global biodiversity agenda: A conversation with Jacob A. Sterling … Ahead of the global biodiversity summit, COP16, we spoke with Jacob A. Sterling, Senior Director, Head of Sustainability Advisory at Preferred by Nature, to learn about …
Colombian rubber industry ready to embrace EUDR challenges … “It is essential to work together and address the commitments and responsibilities that the EUDR regulation requires.” An interview with Fernando Garcia Rubio, Executive Director of both the …
The Desa’a Restoration Project: Restoring ecosystems, empowering people … An Ethiopian forest isn’t merely being restored; it’s transforming lives. Recently awarded the Preferred by Nature Ecosystem Restoration Verification, the Desa’a Restoration project …
Sustainable forestry in Gran Canaria: A model for arid regions … Gran Canaria, a jewel in the Canary Islands, thrives with lush greenery despite its arid climate. The secret lies not in traditional rainfall, but in a fascinating phenomenon – horizontal …