Post by account_disabled on Mar 14, 2024 1:01:40 GMT -5
The Rainforest Alliance has been recognized as one of the most inspiring organizations in the Netherlands according to the ‘Inspiring 40’ ranking. In the just revealed 2023 study, conducted by impact consultancy Synergie, we have been placed in sixth position, closely behind Too Good To Go, ASML, and Fairtrade Original. Last year the Rainforest Alliance was singled out as an ‘organization to watch’. The Rainforest Alliance was found to be inspirational based on the external understanding of our ability to make a positive impact on the world through meaningful actions and practical solutions, as well as our well-defined vision, and our commitment to honesty, authenticity, and openness. “We’re honored by this recognition, which motivates us to keep working towards a better future But thankfully, we’re recovering.
Partnering for a thriving landscape Under the USAID initiative, ofi hired several technicians, whom the Rainforest Alliance’s Domínguez trained on regenerative coffee farming with a focus on climate resilience and restoration. Then, together, the Rainforest Alliance and ofi held trainings for community members. Science shows that what Indigenous people did 100 years ago is the best way to farm. DANIEL DOMÍNGUEZ MONZÓN, RAINFOREST ALLIANCE In a sad irony, much of what BYB Directory was shared in trainings are Indigenous practices that had been lost over the years. In the modern era, Domínguez said, “traditional ways came to be devalued in favor of conventional agriculture methods, like excessive agrochemical use, which we now know cause problems.” He added, “But science shows that what Indigenous people did 100 years ago is the best way to farm.” Now these traditional, regenerative practices have been restored to the community of La Ramona—and shared with ofi’s technicians, as well.
Armed with this wealth of knowledge, the technicians can support coffee growers that they work with throughout the region. “The impact of this work goes far beyond what was achieved under the initiative, because ofi can now replicate the work throughout Chiapas and beyond,” Domínguez said. Looking ahead for people and planet,” says Marco Maggiorotto, our global Brand Marketing Director. “Inspiration is at the heart of change, and our goal is to inspire more people to join our alliance and make a positive impact on food and farming, while protecting nature and helping communities thrive”. About the ‘Inspiring 40’ In 2011, Synergie started the annual ‘Inspiring 40’ study. It aims to find the most inspiring organizations in the Netherlands, surveying a broad Dutch audience of 5,829 people to represent the population. For detailed results, please visit this website.
Partnering for a thriving landscape Under the USAID initiative, ofi hired several technicians, whom the Rainforest Alliance’s Domínguez trained on regenerative coffee farming with a focus on climate resilience and restoration. Then, together, the Rainforest Alliance and ofi held trainings for community members. Science shows that what Indigenous people did 100 years ago is the best way to farm. DANIEL DOMÍNGUEZ MONZÓN, RAINFOREST ALLIANCE In a sad irony, much of what BYB Directory was shared in trainings are Indigenous practices that had been lost over the years. In the modern era, Domínguez said, “traditional ways came to be devalued in favor of conventional agriculture methods, like excessive agrochemical use, which we now know cause problems.” He added, “But science shows that what Indigenous people did 100 years ago is the best way to farm.” Now these traditional, regenerative practices have been restored to the community of La Ramona—and shared with ofi’s technicians, as well.
Armed with this wealth of knowledge, the technicians can support coffee growers that they work with throughout the region. “The impact of this work goes far beyond what was achieved under the initiative, because ofi can now replicate the work throughout Chiapas and beyond,” Domínguez said. Looking ahead for people and planet,” says Marco Maggiorotto, our global Brand Marketing Director. “Inspiration is at the heart of change, and our goal is to inspire more people to join our alliance and make a positive impact on food and farming, while protecting nature and helping communities thrive”. About the ‘Inspiring 40’ In 2011, Synergie started the annual ‘Inspiring 40’ study. It aims to find the most inspiring organizations in the Netherlands, surveying a broad Dutch audience of 5,829 people to represent the population. For detailed results, please visit this website.