The Power of the Canopy: Shade-Grown Agriculture for Forests, Farmers & Climate

​As we navigate today’s social and environmental challenges, shade-grown agroforestry systems are emerging as powerful, proven solutions. We can no longer view regenerative practices as niche – they are a necessary shift for the resilience of global supply chains.

​Join leaders from Yerba Madre, Yale, Regenerative Organic Alliance, Ciranda and SCS Standards to discuss how shade-grown systems are driving meaningful positive impacts on carbon withdrawal, forest and biodiversity conservation, soil health, and local communities' livelihoods. They’ll explore how cross-sector collaboration through industries like mate, coffee, cocoa can amplify impact and build a climate-positive future.

​Join to learn how shade-grown solutions are more than a practice — they’re a force for regeneration.

​Speakers:

• ​Ben Mand CEO at Yerba Madre

• ​Rocio Bermudez Pose Senior Manager, Impact at Yerba Madre

• ​Joe Rouleau Head of Sustainability at Ciranda

• ​Florencia Montagnini Senior Researcher at Yale University

• ​Darcey Howard Director of Marketing and Engagement at Regenerative Organic Alliance

• ​Victoria Norman Standards Executive Director at SCS