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.
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.
UNDP and the Lavazza Foundation have announced a new initiative that will provide clean water access in Ecuador.
Local communities in Kenya, Viet Nam and Colombia are restoring coastal ecosystems for a more resilient, low-carbon future.
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.
Each year, devastating fires in Indonesia's rainforests release harmful gases, with women firefighters playing a crucial role in managing the crisis amidst climate change and deforestation.
The Amazon rainforest is one of Earth’s most biodiverse ecosystems, home to a staggering variety of plant and animal species. Spanning across nine countries, the Amazon plays a crucial role in regulating the global climate, storing carbon and supporting the livelihoods of tens of millions of people, including Indigenous communities.
There is no pathway to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement without the leadership and stewardship of Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
Performance-based climate finance is a critical tool for funding climate action. We explain why it matters and how it works.
Traceability is urgently needed in commodity supply chains, which are responsible for close to 90 percent of deforestation.
