Tensie Whelan

Tensie Whelan is executive director of Rainforest Alliance, which works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods through the transformation of land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior.

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Expecting More from Copenhagen
By Tensie Whelan, December 04, 2009
There are lots of lingering differences on emissions targets and financing, and it's possible some of them may not get resolved into a legally binding agreement until sometime next year. But they......
Beyond Recycling: Responsible Paper Purchasing
By Tensie Whelan, May 11, 2008
Companies can make an enormous difference in the global environment and forest communities by adopting strict purchasing policies....
Chiquita Reaps Better Bananas
By Tensie Whelan, November 13, 2002
During the past decade, Chiquita Brands International, the company that invented the banana industry, has been gradually reinventing it, one bunch at a time. By Tensie Whelan...