Globally, millions of hectares of humid primary forests disappeared between 2002 and 2023, accelerating biodiversity loss, climate instability, and irreversible damage to ecosystems worldwide globally.
Forests
Forests matter everywhere—from ancient rainforests rich with life to the green spaces within our cities. They cool our planet, purify air and water, and sustain countless species, including humanity.
Yet across the world, countless forests remain unprotected, threatened by weak laws, poor enforcement, and accelerating deforestation. Indigenous communities—who have safeguarded these lands for generations—often see their rights ignored, despite their vital role in protecting nature.
What We’re Facing
The world’s forests are rich with life, yet they are disappearing at an alarming rate. From ancient biodiversity to Indigenous stewardship, everything is at risk when deforestation continues unchecked.
Biodiversity at risk
The world’s forests are rich with life, yet they are disappearing at an alarming rate. From ancient biodiversity to Indigenous stewardship, everything is at risk when deforestation continues unchecked.
Millions of hectares gone
Deforestation hotspots
Globally, from 2001 to 2023, over half of total tree cover loss occurred, highlighting an urgent worldwide deforestation crisis demanding coordinated international action now collectively.
What We’re Building Together
We envision a world where forests are permanently protected, Indigenous land rights respected, biodiversity flourishes, and communities worldwide live in harmony with nature, not conflict.
Forests that regenerate, not disappear
Ancient rainforests and urban green lungs are safeguarded by strong laws rather than weakened by loopholes, vague policies, or profits.
Land rights, not land grabs
Orang Asli and local communities hold rightful ownership and decision-making power over their lands, leading forest protection grounded in justice and tradition
Restoration rooted in care
Degraded forests are revived with native trees, not monocultures through ecological wisdom, long-term stewardship, and community action.
Biodiversity, not silence
“From tigers to rare orchids, wildlife thrives worldwide in intact habitats, protected from deforestation, development, and human neglect.”
Our Work for Forests
“We investigate forest crimes worldwide and demand environmental justice, holding governments and corporations accountable for deforestation, land grabs, and ecosystem destruction.”
Stand for forests campaign
“We take a two-pronged approach to protect the world’s forests, driving policy change while mobilising public support globally.
Indigenous people’s rights
We support Indigenous communities through skill sharing and legal support, partnering with allies to gather evidence for court cases and safeguard ancestral lands.
Community building
From solar power to forest schools, we’re building real, rooted solutions with communities where the frontline of climate change meets the frontline of change-making.
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