We’re honored to be featured by the Avery Dennison Foundation this Earth Day for our work through Acción Andina — a community-led effort to restore native forests across the Andes. Thanks to ADF’s support, we’ve planted over 12 million native trees, trained hundreds of local leaders, and expanded access to clean water and jobs in […]
Ecuador’s majestic Chimborazo glacier is shrinking, threatening local water supplies. To combat this, Acción Andina—alongside conservation leaders and communities—is restoring high-altitude forests that capture moisture, regulate water cycles, and protect fragile ecosystems. Blending modern science with ancestral knowledge, this initiative ensures restoration is both innovative and deeply rooted in tradition. Follow Acción Andina President and […]
Record droughts in South America have led to devastating wildfires, water rations, and planned power outages. Driven by the urgent water crisis in South America, Global Forest Generation began work on a new “Acción Andina Water Impact Monitoring Framework,” with funding from The Coca-Cola Foundation. This crucial effort will provide missing intel about how much […]
Monitoring the implementation of Acción Andina’s restoration and conservation work is crucial for tracking the progress of each season’s activities. It allows us to assess the impact of our 15 partners in the field and report results to donors and key allies. This process requires a standard system of data reporting, and the growth of […]
High in the Andes, climate change threatens forests and glaciers as well as the millions who depend on them for water. In this episode of Saleforce’s Ecopreneurs series, see how Acción Andina is reforesting this mountain range to save an ecosystem—and a way of life.