We see incredible climate action take place in rainforest around the world each and every day. Find stories and news to inspire your own climate action now.
Peru’s Congress passed amendments to their Forestry and Wildlife Law in January 2024, sparking outcry from Indigenous groups across the country. Dubbed the “Anti-Forestry Law,” it’s condemned for its severe threat to the Amazon rainforest and the rights of the…
Sustainability champions named at green carpet event in Brighton on Saturday 3rd October. The P.E.A. (People. Environment. Achievement) Awards recognise the crucial contributions of the inspirational people who are making difference to the green agenda. This year marked the…
Papua New Guinea has extremely high biodiversity. The total number of different plants and animals in Papua New Guinea is not accurately known but almost certainly exceeds 200,000 species. Scientists estimate that more than half the plants and animals found…
The 193 member states of the United Nations have agreed 17 goals for sustainable development, to be met by 2030. The goals are intended to provide a pathway to a socially, economically and environmentally sustainable future for all countries. Only…
5.2 million hectares of land in Papua New Guinea has been handed over to loggers. In 1996 the government developed a scheme granting Special Agricultural Business Leases. It allowed land owned by communities to be leased, with their consent, to people…
Cool Earth wins national award for environment and conservation
The fabulous people at Vivienne Westwood’s flagship LA store are holding a special event next Thursday. Enjoy champagne, canapes, and other treats. The store is very kindly donating 20% of all proceeds from sales on the night to Cool Earth,…
It’s well known that there are thousands of undiscovered species in the Amazon, but the latest find is one of the most incredible. The rare singing orchid, found in rainforest. Scientists in Cool Earth’s Asháninka project in…
Humans have been relying on the rainforest far longer than thought. Rainforests are incredible places: diverse, chaotic and full of more plants and animals than any other environment on earth. But for a long time, scientists have argued that…
This winter, contemporary British restaurant aqua shard will partner with British fashion designer and activist, Dame Vivienne Westwood, to create a spectacular 18 foot Christmas tree, exclusively branded chocolate bars made from cacao grown by Asháninka communities in Peru,…
English
FR
ES