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Cool Earth’s BBC Radio 4 appeal to protect rainforests

BBC Radio 4 appeal will broadcast Cool Earth’s appeal to protect rainforests on April 6th 2025. The appeal will be voiced by wildlife cameraman and Cool Earth ambassador Vianet Djenguet. Funds from the appeal will be used to support Indigenous…

From Mining to Rainforest Conservation  

This is the story of Regina Kewa, who left a 20-year career in the mining industry to instead protect rainforests in Papua New Guinea with Cool Earth. Regina had worked for years with a mining company, supporting rainforest communities that…

The King Plants a Tree to Commemorate The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy

The King planted an Acer rubrum, ‘October Glory’, in the grounds of Buckingham Palace, to commemorate the achievements of The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy and in  recognition of His Majesty’s longstanding commitment to environmental conservation and  the enduring bond between the…

Cyclone Alfred Hits PNG’s Coastal Communities

In Gadaisu and Wabumari, Papua New Guinea, communities are feeling the impacts of the climate crisis firsthand, with extreme weather in the form of Cyclone Alfred wiping out homes, food, and safety. These communities are not just fighting to survive,…

Indigenous Leaders Are Fighting Big Oil

Indigenous Leaders Are Taking On Big Oil – And We’re With Them At Cool Earth, we believe the best way to protect rainforests is by backing the Indigenous communities who have cared for them for generations, recognising their deep knowledge…

Flooding Devastates Communities in the Amazon

Heavy rains have triggered landslides and severe flooding across multiple regions in the Amazon rainforest. Along the Ene River, Indigenous Asháninka communities – many of whom are Cool Earth partners, are in an urgent situation. Homes have been destroyed, crops…

5 climate activists you should follow right now

Get Inspired: 5 Climate Activists Making a Difference At Cool Earth, we know that protecting rainforests starts with supporting Indigenous and local communities who live there. But taking action for the planet also means amplifying voices leading the fight…

How Rainforest Water Tanks Transform Lives

Access to clean drinking water is a fundamental human right, yet many people living in the rainforest still lack this basic necessity. People just like Ruthie Simbili and her family who live in Sololo, a rainforest community in Papua New…

Illegal gold mining: the true cost on the rainforest

Illegal gold mining, an industry that has boomed over recent years, is destroying rainforests and endangering the lives of Indigenous communities. The price of gold has risen by 40% over the last year and has fuelled the demand for…