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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,…

Nature-inspired jewellery preserving the Amazon Rainforest

AMARNO, an Association of Women Artisans of the Northeastern Region, comprises 36 Indigenous Awajún women dedicated to revitalising their ancestral knowledge and traditions through bio-jewellery. Their craft not only supports their families but also contributes to the preservation of the…

Exciting ways to protect the Amazon Rainforest through tasty food

Attention food enthusiasts and rainforest conservationists! A wonderful initiative is underway to protect the Amazon rainforest by combining tasty food and rainforest preservation. Cool Earth supports fish farming programmes that help to strengthen communities by…