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"RainTrust is demonstrating how good science and socially responsible
development can work together to sustain nature, culture and community.
The solutions being assembled by the Raintrust team represent the future groundwork of conservation and sustainable economic development, and deserve to be widely disseminated. Donors, NGOs and governments have struggled for years to develop programs that use economic measures to encourage more ecologically resilient and enduring land use and resource conservation practices. RainTrust is moving to the forefront of these efforts. I have no doubt that in the near future we will see more and more initiatives replicate the RainTrust model and build from its important lessons." — Jim Tolisano, Ph.D. Environmental Scientist (New York City)
"RainTrust
represents a sustainable development initiative for the Amazon based on
what the forest, and its peoples, can offer from its huge diversity,
including water, rubber, and eco-tourism. It is a way, and perhaps the
only way, the forest itself can be preserved for lasting local
community viability and development. In taking a 'systems' approach to
the problem of clear-cutting, and incorporating a conservation easement
program into the plan, RainTrust offers an operating model for ways
business, government and community can work together to solve some of
our most pressing environmental problems."
"The
genius of RainTrust lies in its potential to create economic incentives
with legal constraints to preserve Brazil's rain forests. An array of
rain forest products brought to the market place can provide attractive
alternatives to deforestation and a single soybean economy. A
'Conservation Agreement' drafted under the guidelines of applicable
Brazilian law, seeks to encourage economic development with
environmentally correct practices. RainTrust offers a win-win concept
for the environment and people of Brazil."
"This
program will be a valuable new tool to accomplish rainforest
conservation and sustainable development on a large scale. The
RainTrust team has created an important new model that is being
embraced by local populations, regional stakeholders and conscientious
supporters around the globe. Born of inspired social entrepreneurial
vision, reared in the Brazilian rainforest and tailored to address a
mounting global crisis, this opportunity calls for action. Heed the
call."
"RainTrust
is doing what needs to be done, given the rate of rainforest
destruction in the Amazon. They have the scale, innovative sustainable
business projects, and long-term perspective that integrates the best
of environmental action, mass participation, and regard for local
cultures. Finally, an organization and program that can actually make a
difference, and not just make the participants feel good."
"I
am very impressed and moved by your understanding and worthy
accomplishments on the vital issues of rainforest preservation. There
are more than a few coincidental items in our mutual missions so I
guess great minds work alike. We are planning to come alongside
RainTrust Brazil and bring China and Asia into the fold. We remain
focused on the developments and are honored to be a RainTrustee." |
