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Working closely with Cool Earth throughout her PhD, University of Exeter student Léna Prouchet’s research looks at refining the design and implementation of agricultural projects supporting Indigenous peoples and their livelihoods as they strive to protect their rainforest territories.

What are people on the ground doing to address environmental issues in Papua New Guinea? Papua New Guinea (PNG) is one of the most ecologically diverse countries on the planet, with an estimated 7% of the world’s…

In the week we say goodbye to our Patron and environmental campaigner Vivienne Westwood, our Director Matthew reflects on her life, and decade of commitment to Cool Earth. It has been overwhelmingly sad to lose Vivienne. As well…

When people living in the rainforest have cash, they have a choice. And for the Awajún, this enabled them to build a chocolate factory in the middle of the rainforest. For anyone in the chocolate making biz, transforming raw…

Written by: Matthew Owen, Cool Earth Director

2022 was a year marked by extreme weather events. Europe saw its hottest summer ever with intense heat waves, droughts and wildfires. In fact, the last 8 years have been the warmest on record globally…

Knowledge is power: Happy International Environmental Education Day! Celebrated since 1975, International Environmental Education Day (26th January) is a day where we acknowledge the importance of education in raising awareness about the climate crisis and how we can all do…

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…

To purchase carbon credits with the suggestion that fossil fuel emissions are somehow offset is making the climate crisis worse. It’s a distraction that benefits business as usual and continues to marginalise people who rely on the rainforest for survival.