Leather used is sourced from Brazilian cows raised on Rainforest Alliance certified land. Fair Fashion Brazil green carpet challenge Gucci Livia Firth Rainforest Alliance zero-deforestation handbagsAs activists set the bar by grading luxury brands on sustainability , it seems Gucci has their finger on the pulse.  MORE >>

The Rainforest Alliance is a global leader in promoting certified sustainable forestry , agriculture and tourism. Whether or not it achieves a new treaty, Cancún matters,” said Tensie Whelan, president of the Rainforest Alliance and one of those attending COP16. Taking those decisions would be a major step forward.” MORE >>

The 70-family town of Carmelita is the center of the Carmelita concession, an 82,000-acre multiple-use land development zone and an important anchor for rainforest preservation in the Petén. By making local economies dependant on conservation, Rainforest Alliance is offering more protection for the forest than any national army could provide. MORE >>

To drive that point home, representatives of the nonprofit sustainability group the Rainforest Alliance will attend the Copenhagen climate treaty conference December 7-18. " Each day, over 80,000 acres (32,000 ha) of tropical rainforest are destroyed, and another 80,000 acres (32,000 ha) are significantly degraded. MORE >>

coventura , a family-owned company of eco-friendly expedition vessels in the Galapagos , has earned Rainforest Alliance verification in recognition of its commitment to conserving the environment and supporting local communities. | Green Travel News |. The company had previously been awarded a SmartVoyager “green seal of approval.”. MORE >>