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By all accounts, 2023 was a mixed bag for rainforests. We had some positive outcomes like reduced deforestation in the Amazon, particularly in Brazil and Colombia, and a push for zero deforestation by…

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) published a White Paper on Monday the 20th of November, setting out their approach to international development to 2030. The paper looks at how to address the linked challenges of development, nature and…

As representatives from nearly 200 countries gather at COP28, the only voices in the crowd that will resonate with us are those of Indigenous peoples. As a climate charity, we are skeptical of the impact of COP. To host it…

As the political crisis in Peru continues, our thoughts and unconditional support are with our partners and teams in Peru. Since our last statement on the political crisis in Peru, the situation has continued to worsen. A mounting death…

in Brazil and across the Amazon

As the political crisis in Peru continues, our thoughts and unconditional support are with our partners and teams in Peru.   Since December 7, the situation in Peru is extremely concerning. Violence, the disproportionate use of force, the State of…

With COP 15 well underway and we wanted to hear some voices from the people attending. We reached out to Marco from Ecuador who is in Montreal with a delegation of youth activists. And what better way to focus on…

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has a 15% lead in the polls ahead of President Jair Bolsonaro ahead of the first round of elections due on October 2nd (Reuters) . If 50% of the vote isn’t secured by either…

Human rights violations? Mass deforestation? Environmental destruction?   Bolsonaro’s presidency has jumped from one crisis to the next and, although current polls in a new election are currently against him, there is no doubt that significant damage has already been…