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Cool Earth knows there’s a direct link between empowered communities and reduced deforestation. But without equality, social and economic growth for women is often slow. That’s why we’re focusing on the women in our rainforest partnerships. From setting up healthcare…

If you live in the developed world, chances are your annual carbon footprint varies from about eight tonnes per family to a whopping 42 tonnes. That’s the same as driving a car non-stop for 67 days. The families in rainforest…

Every decision that Vivienne Westwood makes is coloured with her passion for protecting the planet. Cool Earth was delighted when she accepted invitation to become a patron of Cool Earth in September 2015. And we are delighted…

Sit in a shady spot in the Asháninka partnership, and it’s not as peaceful as you’d imagine. The canopy brims with a cacophony of whistles, clicks and songs. This orchestra is thanks to thousands of birds, bugs and frogs…

“I’m endlessly optimistic. If the people here can be given the assistance to lift their quality of life then they’re going to be able to do what culturally they want to do, which is to protect their homeland. This is…

A guest post from two Adventurists, Richard and George.

Calling all Adventurists – This is by no means a foolproof guide, you’re going to have to use your noggin and judge each sponsor before approaching them, but here are a few tips to get you started:…

Our partner communities in Lubutu face impossible choices. They are determined to keep their most precious resource intact. But they also need to feed their families and develop income streams.

Rainforests don’t really have soil. They have compost heaps.   That’s because every organism works at such a metabolic rate that if a plant isn’t growing, it is being broken down by fungi to feed another plant. If you dig…