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Carbon markets are a crucial tool in the fight against climate change. We explain how they work and why they are important.
What are carbon markets and how do they work?

After more than a decade of struggle, Shuar communities in Ecuador receive the titles to their ancestral lands.

Centro Shuar Tunants
In Ecuador, purple working boots have become a symbol of women's economic and social empowerment.
Ecuador’s forests, from the lush Andean river basins to the southern dry forests, are under threat, mostly from agriculture.
Irma Tsahuanda is a Shuar leader from the Yamanunka community in Ecuador, serving as treasurer and administrator of the Nua Kakaram (Brave Women) Association.
Shuar leader Irma Tsahuanda
From Ecuador to Ghana to Indonesia, preserving forest ecosystems is essential for productive agriculture.
woman harvesting deforestation
This series offers a unique perspective on the everyday life and subtle realities of the Amazon, as seen through the eyes of the communities and territories that call it home.
amazon-portraits
In a time marked by geopolitical tension and economic disruption, one constant remains: the climate crisis is deepening.  The solutions are known, but the financing required continues to fall short – especially when it comes to our planet’s forests, which are crucial for tackling climate change.
A coalition of countries committed to conserving tropical forests, the Tropical Forest Forever Facility offers a new model of climate finance.
UNDP and the Lavazza Foundation have announced a new initiative that will provide clean water access in Ecuador.
UNDP and Lavazza partnership expand in Ecuador
Local communities in Kenya, Viet Nam and Colombia are restoring coastal ecosystems for a more resilient, low-carbon future.
Colombia manstore restoration
An exploration of Chico Mendes’ enduring legacy through an interview with his cousin, Raimundo Mendes Barres, revealing personal insights, ongoing environmental challenges, and the continued fight for Amazonian conservation.
Casa de chico mendes