Stories from the ground: Protecting Biodiversity Starts with Recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Land Rights | A Call to Action at COP16
Rainforest Foundation US provides the tools, training, and resources that ensure the rainforests’ best guardians are able to defend their rights — and their forests.
We have helped secure rights to 42.7 million acres of forests & lands since 1988
Deforestation rates are lower on lands managed by Indigenous communities with secure land rights. And healthy forests store more carbon and slow climate change.
We help protect 19.5 million acres of forests through monitoring
Deforestation is a primary driver of carbon emissions. Integrating new technology with traditional forest monitoring practices stops deforestation more effectively.
Strong organizations and communities are more resilient and sustainable. We provide direct financing and co-design strategies with our partners to support them in protecting their lands and our planet.
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Land Acknowledgement
Rainforest Foundation US recognizes and honors the original peoples of the land on which our headquarters is based in Brooklyn, New York: The Ramapough Munsee Lenape, who have cared for these lands and waters for generations. We ask the Ramapough Munsee Lenape people’s permission to be here as their guests and ask their blessing for the good continuation of our work.
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