Press
Indigenous Groups Unveil Plan to Protect 80% of the Amazon in Peru and Ecuador
Mongabay describes a plan for Amazon protection proposed by indigenous partners and supported by RFUS.
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Stories
Equal Rights to Defend the Rainforest: As Rainforest Alert Expands, An Eye Towards Gender Inclusion
Gender inclusion is key to effective and sustainable forest protection, yet many indigenous women have been traditionally excluded from participation. We highlight the work of women who are leaders in our Rainforest Alert program.
Press
Want to Fight Climate Change Effectively? Here’s Where to Donate Your Money
For three years in a row, Vox has featured Rainforest Foundation US in an article that lists high-impact organizations addressing the climate crisis.
Newsletters
November 2021 Newsletter
In this newsletter you’ll read about our work in Guyana with indigenous peoples’ territorial rights and the climate crisis; glimpse a map of indigenous peoples’ carbon holdings to understand how much is at stake; and learn about Rainforest Foundation US’s ambitious plan to combat climate change in the years ahead.
News Releases
Significance of Community-Held Territories in 24 Countries to Global Climate
New research shows indigenous peoples and local communities live on at least 3.75 million square miles of land spanning most of the world’s endangered tropical forests—yet have legal rights to less than half of these lands.
Stories
To Meet Guyana’s Climate Promises, Empower Indigenous Peoples
To blunt climate change, Guyana has pledged to aggressively expand the amount of rainforests protected within its borders. But as the threat of big oil looms, indigenous peoples’ land rights need to be recognized in order to meet this goal.
Press
What is Deforestation–And is Stopping it Really Possible?
The Guardian explains the link between forests and global climate, and how indigenous communities halt deforestation, including the PNAS study backing satellite monitoring and alerts for forest loss.
News Releases
Rainforest Foundation US Wins $2 Million US Government Grant
A government grant awarded to RFUS and the Mesoamerican Alliance of Peoples and Forests will strengthen the Alliance’s governance structure, its access to finance, and its women and youth programs.
Stories
The Fate of the Amazon May Rest on One Bill: the Most Anti-Indigenous Peoples Legislation in Decades
Thousands of indigenous protesters from around Brazil have flooded Brasilia, the nation’s capital, to decry a congressional effort to pass the most anti-indigenous legislation in decades.
Stories
The UN’s IPCC Report: To Avoid the Worst of the Climate Catastrophe, Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Must Be Protected
Earlier this month, the United Nations’ climate change panel released a report stating that global warming will inevitably intensify in the coming decades. The only question is: By how much? Here, we lay out the role RFUS will play in mitigating the damage.
Press
Indigenous Amazon Communities Fight Deforestation with New Early-Alert Tool
Scientific American writes about the PNAS study supporting Rainforest Alert’s proven impact in Peru.
Newsletters
July 2021 Newsletter
In this edition of our newsletter you’ll learn about the peer-reviewed study backing our community-based forest monitoring program; get an intimate look at the indigenous patrollers who are personally responsible for defending the forest; and learn about a recent delegation of indigenous leaders advocating for direct climate financing to indigenous communities.
