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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…
A Tribute to Susannah Boddie, 1996 – 2023 We are deeply saddened about the passing of Cool Earth supporter Susannah Boddie in August this year and send our heartfelt condolences to Susannah’s family and her partner Robert. In 2021, Susannah…
As part of our work in the New Guinea rainforest, we work with a small village in the remote Milne Bay Province named Sololo. In the last six months, we have seen some real positive moves in the rainforest…
Iconic British fashion house Vivienne Westwood and renowned backpack brand Eastpak have joined forces to create a collection that not only embraces style but also promotes a vital cause – Cool Earth and our mission to back…
Paamari means fire in Asháninka. For so long, fire has been an incredible resource for many Indigenous societies across the world, shaping their everyday life. But in an age of climate breakdown where long drought periods have become the…
It’s not just the heat; El Niño and the climate crisis could impact your health. You might have heard of El Niño before, the climate pattern that drives year-to-year variation in global surface temperature and long-term warming trends. Well,…
When rainforests burn, local communities are the ones to feel the heat. Wildfires have catastrophic consequences. In recent months, we’ve seen devastating headlines with more than 20 thousand people fleeing their homes in Yellowknife, Canada and 97 people…
…but does it tell the whole story? Researchers have discovered a species of wasp new to science in the Peruvian Amazon. Meet amazonica Capitojoppa! A group of scientists from the University of Turku, Finland, had been researching the…
Fish farming in Awajun communities has helped participants secure sustainable livelihoods in the Amazon rainforest. Thanks to the breeding of native species, such as paco and gamitana, families are guaranteed nutritional intake and income from the sale of surpluses that…
What comes to mind when you think of an entrepreneur? Generally, the usual suspects. Elon Musk, perhaps Bill Gates, etc. What about those people who live in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon? Léna Prouchet, a PhD student at the…
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