Rainforest Rescue - Working together for the rainforest
WEBThe rainforest. A green sea of ferns, mosses, vines and ancient trees. Iridescent butterflies and colorful birds. Flowers in every hue of the rainbow. The “green lung” is a natural wonder of the world. Find out more about the world’s most diverse, fascinating and threatened ecosystem. Background.
About us - Rainforest Rescue
WEBOur team. Rainforest Rescue (Rettet den Regenwald e.V.) has been campaigning for the protection of the last rainforests worldwide for 34 years. We are a non-profit association is based in Hamburg, Germany (register of associations: Hamburg District Court VR 11790). We are independent of governments and political parties.
Petitions - Rainforest Rescue
WEBPapua: “Surrendering our land would be suicide”. 248,885 supporters. Take action for the rainforest: sign our petitions and explore our current background information. Your signature can have a real impact!
The rainforest - Rainforest Rescue
WEBThe rainforest. A green sea of ferns, mosses, vines and ancient trees. Iridescent butterflies and colorful birds. Flowers in every hue of the rainbow. The “green lung” is a natural wonder of the world. Find out more about the world’s most diverse, fascinating and threatened ecosystem. The tropical rainforest is an eternally green band ...
Climate and the rainforest - Rainforest Rescue
WEBFeb 2, 2024 — According to a study published by Nature, rainforests could tip from carbon sinks to carbon emitters solely due to changing climatic and growth conditions from 2035 onward – thus accelerating catastrophic climate change. Because of the intricate interdependencies of the rainforest ecosystem, the entire web can suffer if …
News and success stories - Rainforest Rescue
WEBAug 10, 2024 — A great honor for the Indigenous Awyu from Boven Digoel in southern Papua: the Indonesian Tasrif Prize for freedom of the press and freedom of expression. The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights has issued a historic ruling in favor of the Indigenous Batwa: They have the right to ...
News and success stories - Rainforest Rescue
WEBNov 12, 2021 — Oct 13, 2021. More than a quarter million people call on British Columbia government to save old-growth forests. Our petition calling on the government of British Columbia to stop the felling of ancient giants and protect the province's old-growth forests was delivered today.
Our rainforest campaigns - Rainforest Rescue
WEBThe rainforest. A green sea of ferns, mosses, vines and ancient trees. Iridescent butterflies and colorful birds. Flowers in every hue of the rainbow. The “green lung” is a natural wonder of the world. Find out more about the world’s most diverse, fascinating and threatened ecosystem. Recent successes.
News and success stories - Rainforest Rescue
WEBOct 22, 2020 — Rest in peace, Rainforest Rescue founder Reinhard Behrend. Reinhard Behrend passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020. The driving force behind Rainforest Rescue, he dedicated his life to the preservation of nature. Jun 2, 2020.
News and success stories - Rainforest Rescue
WEBDec 1, 2022 — Petitions Projects Updates Our news. Our news, reports and success stories in rainforest conservation. Updates; Tanzania: Government backs down after Maasai protests Success (Aug 28, 2024); Indonesia: Prestigious award for Papua’s Indigenous Awyu activists Success (Aug 10, 2024); DRC: Expulsion of the Batwa people ruled unjust Success (Aug 7, 2024)