Forests.org: International Links (XML/RSS)

clearing-house mechanism for the Convention on Biological Diversity, seeks to protect biodiversity and ensure that it is used for the benefit of all

a resistance network that opposes the activities of oil companies in tropical countries, with members in over 50 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America

protects the Earth's rainforests and supports the rights of their inhabitants through education, grassroots organizing, and non-violent direct action

a Greenpeace report that discusses the relationship between cattle ranching and deforestation in Brazil (pdf)

uses tree planting in Africa and internationally to improve social and environmental conditions

works with governments, business, NGOs and individuals to find solutions to the deforestation of the world’s tropical rainforests and climate change in such a way that the trees are worth more alive than dead

seeks to encourage the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity

aims to improve forest sector policy and practice in up to eight forest-rich countries by making governments more responsive and accountable

provides access to media coverage, media releases and opinions related to forestry research around the world

helps nations manage their forests in a sustainable way

a report on timber trade and poverty alleviation in the Upper Great Lakes Region of Africa

a report from Greenpeace that discusses the readiness of the PNG government to receive funding under the REDD program (pdf)

helps preserve rainforests by making standing forests more valuable than the wood cut from them

addresses climate change through restoration, purchase and protection of rainforests in Australia and abroad

describes the relationship between the Rainforest Action Network (RAN) and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

a report from the Rainforest Action Network (RAN) that reviews the organization's campaigns for 2000 (pdf)

a coalition of environmental groups led by Eco Preservation Society has developed a social media platform to link active reforestation projects with Conservationists, Biologists, Students, Interns, Volunteers, and Eco Travelers with the goal of reversing deforestation

catalyzes policy, science and advocacy to conserve and restore the planet’s remaining tropical forests and improve the lives of local people

seeks to preserve tropical rainforest ecosystems, their indigenous people and cultures

description of the Congo Basin, the threats it faces, and what the WWF is doing to counter them