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Forest Agreements – The low down

At Cool Earth, we value the relationships we’ve created with our Indigenous partner communities above all else. That’s 60 community areas across 5 countries to be exact. And one of the ways we strengthen these relationships is by…

New Rainforest Lab in Papua New Guinea

It’s easier to take climate action once you know what you’re up against. Did you know there are tiny Labs dotted around some of the world’s most remote rainforests, protecting the forest and communities from threats such as illegal logging…

Big win for rainforest protection in Papua New Guinea

A protected Areas Act, 14 years in the making, has finally been approved by the Government in Papua New Guinea. The bill paves the way for Indigenous peoples and rainforest communities to work with the Papua New Guinea government to…

Responding to a health crisis in the Amazon rainforest

In the middle of the Amazon lies one of our remotest Indigenous villages, Parijaro. Perched at an altitude of over 1,400 meters, this community is as isolated as they come. With no direct access by road or river, it’s another…

3 ways we’re supporting Indigenous women right now

Indigenous women play a crucial role in protecting the rainforest and fighting the climate crisis. Despite this, they are up against relentless obstacles, with many facing gender-based violence and discrimination almost daily. In fact, the UN recently reported that…

Rainforest Outlooks for 2024

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…

Reasons to look after rainforests

‘Why should we look after rainforests? How does it effect me when I don’t live there?’ We’re sure you’ve thought about these questions before. They’re fair questions to think about! So, let’s have a quick look at a few key…

What is climate justice?

At Cool Earth, we talk about climate justice a lot. But what does it actually mean? Climate justice acknowledges that those that have contributed least to the crisis that are affected most and asked to put in the most efforts,…