Protect forests

Last edited 4 February 2014 at 3:24pm

The Earth's ancient forests form some of the most diverse ecosystems known to science and are vital in regulating the world's climate. But eighty per cent of them have already been destroyed or degraded, and the remaining forests are under threat. Greenpeace is working to end illegal and destructive logging of the world's ancient forests, and to protect the rights of the indigenous peoples and species that depend on them.

Campaign updates

Slash and burn in the forests of Sumatra

It's been a little while since I've updated here about the Esperanza's Forests for Climate tour of Indonesia, but continue it most certainly does. For our...
Posted by jamie - 5 November, 2008 - 16:09

Holding the Line with FSC

Over the past 12 years, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has created a leading global system for credible certification of environmentally and socially...
Posted by jossc - 31 October, 2008 - 16:05

Holding the Line with FSC

Over the past 12 years, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has created a leading global system for credible certification of environmentally and socially...
Posted by jossc - 31 October, 2008 - 16:05

Follow the Esperanza in Google Earth

As the Rainbow Warrior sweeps into town, here on the other side of the planet the Esperanza is sailing through the warm waters of the old Spice Islands....
Posted by jamie - 22 October, 2008 - 11:09

Follow the Esperanza in Google Earth

As the Rainbow Warrior sweeps into town, here on the other side of the planet the Esperanza is sailing through the warm waters of the old Spice Islands....
Posted by jamie - 22 October, 2008 - 11:09

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