In the Andean highlands of Ecuador, a small, dark berry is making a big impact. Known as mortiño, this native Andean blueberry (Vaccinium floribundum) has been part of Indigenous culture for centuries, deeply intertwined with ancestral traditions and seasonal celebrations. Today, mortiño is part of an emerging movement to domesticate native species and develop sustainable […]
Earlier this year, Global Forest Generation launched a partnership with sustainable textile leader Textil del Valle (TDV) to restore wetlands and plant an initial 32,000 native trees in the Chincha Valley of Peru. The watershed supplies water to thousands of local residents, to hundreds of thousands of people living in an agricultural and manufacturing hub just south of Lima, and also supports TDV’s textile supply chain. With support from TDV and global apparel brands Patagonia and Lacoste, the project illustrates a new partnership model for GFG, involving direct private sector participation and a more integrated highland management approach for both short and long-term water benefits.
We’re thrilled to share that Acción Andina is part of Google Arts & Culture’s new digital exhibition, World Wide Wood: the largest online celebration of trees and the people protecting them. This global initiative brings together over 113 partners from 32 countries, sharing stories that highlight the importance of trees for biodiversity, climate resilience, cultural […]
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 […]
In November 2023, our flagship initiative, Acción Andina, won The Earthshot Prize in the “Protect and Restore Nature” category. It was a pinnacle moment for everyone involved in Acción Andina, and a milestone in our ongoing partnership with The Earthshot Prize (TEP) community. Since then, TEP has become more than a global award. It continues […]
Global Forest Generation is thrilled to announce that Acción Andina is now among the latest restoration projects in the Priceless Planet Coalition, a partnership of Mastercard, Conservation International, and the World Resources Institute! The inclusion of our flagship initiative, Acción Andina, to the Coalition’s global portfolio demonstrates our shared commitment to sustainable impact. Together with […]
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.