The Rainforest Alliance’s 2024 Annual Report shines a spotlight on the transformative power of regenerative agriculture in West and Central Africa, where rural communities are not only adapting to climate challenges but leading the charge in restoring ecosystems and building resilient livelihoods.

In biodiversity-rich landscapes across Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ghana, the Rainforest Alliance supported over 404,000 people through its landscape and community (L&C) programmes, covering 14.9 million hectares. These initiatives foster partnerships between farmers, companies, governments, and local NGOs to tackle deforestation, climate change, and rural poverty.

“Farmers across West and Central Africa are not just adapting—they’re leading,” said Nadège Nzoyem, Regional Director for the Rainforest Alliance.

“They’re restoring soil, reviving forests, and proving that agriculture can be a force for regeneration. What they need now is real investment, real partnerships, and a system that values their role as stewards of the land”, she added.

In Ghana’s Sui River landscape, 65% of farmers surveyed invested in climate adaptation strategies, planting over 583,000 tree seedlings and registering 54,000 trees in collaboration with the Forestry Commission.

Meanwhile, in Côte d’Ivoire, more than 500 students from five primary schools near the Bossématié Nature Reserve participated in environmental education programs, including poetry and green talent contests that inspired a new generation of conservation leaders.

From Local Leadership to Global Reach Zooming out, the Rainforest Alliance’s global impact in 2024 was equally impressive.

The organisation supported nearly 8 million farmers and workers across 6 million hectares of certified farmland in 62 countries, advancing its mission to create a world where people and nature thrive together.