Sentences with phrase «for rainforests»

Despite the fact that logging rates in the Amazon skyrocketed in June, the figures put out by the Deforestation Detection in Real Time (DETER) and the National Institute for Space Research (INPE) say that it looks like 2008 - 2009 was a great year for the rainforests, with logging rates dropping 46 %.

Mimma Viglezio (far right), Executive VP Global Communications at the Group says, «We hope our actions will also raise awareness inside the fashion industry that it's possible for our industry to make a difference for rainforests and for the climate.»

I mean: can humanity thrive on a planet which has no room for rainforests anymore?

Fabled for its rainforests and wildlife, Sumatra remains a destination most travellers resign to their «someday» list.

The South America is known for its rainforests and weather which is steamy humid.

The Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) is revising the standards used for Rainforest Alliance certification, as part of a review process takes place every few years.

I wouldn't expect Yemen to necessarily qualify for Rainforest Alliance Certification since it doesn't really have rainforests as we would define it, yet it grows coffee.

Look for Rainforest Alliance certification on the packet, which identifies brands concerned with conservation and sustainability.

Work with the Director, Markets Transformation, to define and implement a market demand strategy for Rainforest Alliance in France;

Of course, not all growers produce this way, so if preserving biodiversity is a priority for you, look for Rainforest Alliance certification.

That is why when I buy coffee I look for Rainforest Alliance or Fair Trade Certified.

Water has been a focus for the Rainforest Alliance from day one, because agriculture is the largest consumer of water in the world, accounting for about 70 percent of freshwater usage globally.

This wastewater treatment system in this video, constructed for a Rainforest Alliance CertifiedTM coffee cooperative by our agricultural trainer in Rwanda, demonstrates how responsible water practices support the health and well - being of surrounding communities.

It's simple: just look for the Rainforest Alliance Certified ™ seal when you shop for coffee, cocoa, tea, flowers, fruit, paper and wood products.

However, the Terroir web site notes that El Descanso is being reforested and applying for Rainforest Alliance certification.

There is no mention of country of origin for the Rainforest Reserve, Organic Mountain Moonlight Fair Trade, or Mayan Black Onyx varieties.

Added benefit: the shade requirements for Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee and cocoa farms also happen to produce better tasting beans (who says you can't be both virtuous and indulgent?).

The Nespresso AAA program uses criteria that are based on the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) standards used for Rainforest Alliance certification, but which criteria and how they are scored or evaluated is not publicly disclosed.

As part of my work for the Rainforest Alliance, I visited the beautiful Sava region in the northeast part of the country.

Araya is now helping her sister prepare for Rainforest Alliance certification.

At the time, comparable numbers for Rainforest Alliance (RA)- certified coffee for 2008 totaled 62,296 metric tons (137 million pounds), up from around 40,000 metric tons (89 million pounds) in late 2007.

For the most concise before - and - after comparison of the changes in the shade requirements for Rainforest Alliance certification, I provide below the criteria for coffee from the 2005 SAN standard.

All SAN criteria for Rainforest Alliance Certification are being optimized in terms of performance for reaching a specific objective or outcome.

The criteria used for Rainforest Alliance certification (the Sustainable Agriculture Network standards) are now being worked on.

Design, implement, and collaborate with external researchers to carry out evaluation and impact assessment research for Rainforest Alliance's agriculture sustainability certification programs as well as broader research on the effectiveness of strategies to conserve forests, promote the sustainability of production systems, and improve human wellbeing in the context of agriculture and forestry landscapes and supply chains.

The TASQ is based on the 2010 Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) standards used for Rainforest Alliance farm certification.

Issues arising under the Rainforest Alliance's equal employment opportunity policy, including the policy against harassment, employee benefit policies and issues generally handled by individuals responsible for the Rainforest Alliance's personnel practices and procedures are not covered by this policy.

Shawn has been a volunteer in Colombia to teach and evaluate cuppers for Coffee Corps, participates as a lead judge in the annual Cupping for Quality for the Rainforest Alliance, and has been a judge for Cup of Excellence.

For the most concise before - and - after comparison of the changes in the shade requirements for Rainforest Alliance certification, I provide below the criterion for coffee from the 2005 SAN standard.

After many months, the latest revision to Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) standard, which provides the requirements for Rainforest Alliance certification, have been approved.

The standard for Rainforest Alliance certification just underwent a major overhaul that more or less gutted the formerly decent shade requirements for coffee.

[Update: Post on the new standard and lack of shade canopy criteria here] The Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) is revising the standards used for Rainforest Alliance certification; this review process -LSB-...]

Today, Carrera works for the Rainforest Alliance, supporting forest concessions all over Latin America with the same determination — and thankfully, fewer death threats.

Both organizations are approaching the merger from a position of strength, with a track record of positive impact for farming and forest communities, companies, consumers, and our planet — 30 years of impact for the Rainforest Alliance and 15 for UTZ at the time of the merger.

Since 2003, the Rainforest Alliance has organized coffee cuppings to create an opportunity for Rainforest Alliance Certified ™ coffees to undergo systematic evaluation by a group of industry experts.

Innovation Forum: How Business Can Tackle Deforestation November 14 - 15, 2017 - London, United Kingdom Edward Millard, Director of Africa & South Asia for the Rainforest Alliance, will be a speaker.

Companies vs. Climate Change Conference November 29 - December 1, 2017 - Miami, FL, United States Alex Morgan, Global Director, Markets Transformation for the Rainforest Alliance, will be a panelist addressing sustainable supply chains.

(Feb. 2016; started as a digital organizer in Dec. 2015) Organizer for Rainforest Action Network, Feb. - June 2015.

Other attractions include a trio of touch pools, a roomy habitat for penguins and special galleries for rainforest and deep - sea creatures.

An effort in Ecuador might point the way to a more sustainable future for the rainforest and people

Spencer went to Sydney recently to make a public plea for more research funds for rainforest studies.

«The discovery that regulation of the Shell gene will enable breeders to boost palm oil yields by nearly one - third is excellent news for the rainforest and its champions worldwide,» says Datuk Dr. Choo Yuen May, the Director General of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), an agency of the Malaysian federal government.

Regional partners continue to advocate for rainforest conservation in Penang, Malaysia at large, and the world.

If successful, a UNESCO listing will allow the landscape to continually inspire, awaken curiosity, and cultivate support for rainforest conservation among the thousands of Malaysians and international visitors that make their way to Penang Hill each year.

«For rainforest restoration projects to be successful, you have to give special attention to these trees,» says Kettle.

Be sure to look for Rainforest Alliance — certified beans, so you know they were sourced sustainably.

For a rainforest feel, opt for jungle or leopard prints, or simply choose solid colors for a subdued, yet classic look.

Prainha: for the adventure seeker looking for rainforest - covered mountains and surfing conditions.

Once you start caring for orang - utans, you care for the rainforest and that will be the first step to help the environment.

And don't miss a trip into the subtropical hinterland for rainforest walks and waterfalls.