2019 Certification impacts report: research guides our way forward

Monitoring report
Synthesis paper
Research report

Published May 2020 by Rainforest Alliance. Authored by Newsom, D. , Sechley, T. and Milder, J. C.

Summary

This report looks back on lessons learned from the previous Rainforest Alliance and UTZ programs by reviewing the independent research on the impacts of certification for four primary crops: cocoa, coffee, tea, and bananas. These literature reviews include a wide range of evidence depicting the main strengths and weaknesses of the Rainforest Alliance and UTZ certification programs in these sectors.
Research detail

2019 Certification impacts report: research guides our way forward

Monitoring report
Synthesis paper
Research report

Published May 2020 by Rainforest Alliance. Authored by Newsom, D. , Sechley, T. and Milder, J. C.