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- [Marlene Mamani, Peruvian biologist, recognized as "National Geographic Explorer" for her restoration work alongside high-Andean communities](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/marlene-mamani-recognized-as-national-geographic-explorer/) - This recognition will strengthen the work Marlene has been leading alongside high-Andean communities in Cusco, where she works on the restoration of degraded ecosystems, the recovery of wetlands and grasslands, and the strengthening of local leadership to respond to threats such as wildfires and the effects of climate change.
- [Textile and Conservation Leaders Unite to Restore Forests and Water in Peru’s Chincha Valley](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/textile-and-conservation-leaders-unite-to-restore-forests-and-water-in-chincha-valley/) - Reforestation initiative Acción Andina and sustainable textile leader Textil del Valle are joining forces to plant 30,000 native trees and restore wetlands in Peru’s Chincha Valley—an effort that will enhance water security for thousands of families and protect fragile Andean ecosystems.
- [Acción Andina, a Restoration Initiative in the Andes, Sets Record with 150,000 Native Trees Reforested in a Single Day](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/accion-andina-a-restoration-initiative-in-the-andes-sets-record-with-150000-native-trees-reforested-in-a-single-day-2-2/) - Acción Andina, a multi-country restoration initiative in the Andes of South America, has planted more than 150,000 native trees in just one day, a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to restore high-Andean ecosystems.
- [Over 1.1 Million Native Trees Under Restoration in the High-Andes: Wildlife Already Returning](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/over-1-1-million-native-trees-under-restoration-in-the-high-andes/) - Project Highlights 11 projects across Peru and Ecuador, led by Acción Andina in partnership with the Priceless Planet Coalition, supported by Mastercard, World Resources Institute, Conservation International, and over 150 corporate partners. 155,000 native Polylepis trees planted at the Aquia landscape in Peru during the January-March 2026 planting season. 124,000 of those trees are expected
- [CEO Newsletter #8 | A Continent Coming Together Through Nature](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/ceo-newsletter-8/) - Read Florent Kaiser’s eighth biweekly CEO newsletter on the connections between water, ecosystems, culture, and restoration across South America and why lasting environmental change depends on recognizing nature as the foundation of prosperity and resilience. In this edition: How water connects the Andes, Amazon, Cerrado, Atlantic Forest, and the communities that depend on them Why
- [CEO Newsletter #7 | Investing in the Source of South America's Water Future: Water from the Andes](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/ceo-newsletter-7/) - Read Florent Kaiser’s seventh biweekly CEO newsletter on why protecting the Andes is essential to South America’s water future and how Acción Andina is expanding its restoration strategy to strengthen water security across the region. In this edition: Why water security is foundational to economic stability, business continuity, and resilience across South America The launch
- [CEO Newsletter #6 | Community Services, Continental Impact](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/ceo-newsletter-6/) - Read Florent Kaiser’s sixth biweekly CEO newsletter on how community-led investments in water, livelihoods, and local infrastructure are helping build resilience across the Andes. In this edition: How Community Services projects support water security, economic opportunity, and local resilience in remote Andean communities Why water infrastructure remains one of the most urgent priorities identified by
- [CEO Newsletter #5 | Restoration: A Brilliant Business Strategy](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/ceo-newsletter-5/) - Read Florent Kaiser’s fifth biweekly CEO newsletter on the growing scale of Acción Andina’s restoration movement and why investing in healthy ecosystems, water security, and local communities creates lasting value. In this edition: How more than 40,000 people have joined Acción Andina’s restoration movement across the Andes Why restoration succeeds when communities, culture, and stewardship
- [CEO Newsletter #4 | A New Model for Water and Restoration in the Andes](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/ceo-newsletter-4/) - Read Florent Kaiser’s fourth biweekly CEO newsletter on a new watershed restoration initiative in Peru’s Chincha Valley and how community-led restoration can strengthen water security across the Andes In this edition: A new restoration project in Peru’s Chincha Valley designed to protect critical headwaters and strengthen water security How restoration, wetlands conservation, and green infrastructure
- [CEO Newsletter #3 | From the Andes to Himalayas](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/ceo-newsletter-3/) - Read GFG CEO Florent Kaiser’s third biweekly CEO newsletter—a reflection on a journey through India and the lessons it offers for restoration, stewardship, and the role of ancestral wisdom in shaping how we care for people and nature. In this edition: Reflections from the Kumbh Mela and one of the largest gatherings in human history
- [The Money Exists. The Frameworks Don't. Why Water Infrastructure Funding Struggles to Reach Watersheds.](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/why-water-infrastructure-funding-struggles-to-reach-watersheds/) - Every year, governments and institutions commit billions to water infrastructure, and almost none of it reaches the ecosystems that make that infrastructure work. Mountains are the source of up to 60% of the world's freshwater flows. High-altitude forests, wetlands, and peatlands regulate those flows, sustaining more than two billion people. In the Andes, it is
- [CEO Newsletter #2 | Scaling Nature Restoration](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/ceo-newsletter-2/) - Read Florent Kaiser's second biweekly CEO newsletter—a quick 2-minute read on what’s unfolding at Global Forest Generation and in the Andes, with ideas to spark bold collaboration. In this edition:- A new restoration project with Patagonia, Lacoste Foundation, Textil del Valle & ECOAN- Urgent community calls for water catchments and wildfire prevention- Can Obras por
- [CEO Newsletter #1 | Biweekly Dispatches from the Frontlines of Restoration](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/ceo-newsletter-1/) - Read Florent Kaiser's first biweekly CEO newsletter—a quick 2-minute read from the frontlines of restoration across the Andes. In this edition: Conservation leaders chart a 5-year vision for Acción Andina A new roadmap to fund the restoration of 1 million hectares How we’re measuring water impact across 16 partner organizations Can AI help meet growing
- [Weathering a Super El Niño: How Andean Restoration Builds Climate Resilience](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/weathering-a-super-el-nino-how-andean-restoration-builds-climate-resilience/) - Learn how an initiative like Acción Andina can help to mitigate a Super El Niño year.
- [Stories from Bolivia](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/stories-from-bolivia/) - Watch these new shorts to learn more about the communities making protection and restoration possible.
- [Warmi Kewiñas: Guardians of Forests](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/warmi-kewinas-guardians-of-forests/) - Watch this new video to witness the heart of restoration: a dedicated group of women bringing life back to the Andes.
- [Defending Forests from Fire](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/defending-forests-from-fire/) - Watch this new video for a glimpse of the impact that community-led fire brigades are making in Bolivia.
- [Florent Kaiser at ChangeNOW 2026: Culture and Community as the Foundation of Restoration](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/florent-kaiser-at-changenow-2026/) - We're proud to share that Florent Kaiser, CEO of Global Forest Generation, spoke at ChangeNOW 2026, the world's largest event for climate solutions. As part of the session, "Rio Trio Synergies to Restore Land, Climate & Biodiversity," Florent joined Tim Christophersen, Vice President for Climate Action at Salesforce, for a fireside chat exploring what it
- [Heartwood: What the Andes Taught Me](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/heartwood-what-the-andes-taught-me/) - By Abby P. Metzger, Communications DirectorI have never had an onboarding experience like Global Forest Generation. A little more than a week after starting as the Communications Director, our restoration initiative, Acción Andina, was named a finalist for The Earthshot Prize, a global environmental award spearheaded by Prince William. We were among 15 finalists selected
- [Payments for Ecosystem Services: Funding the Impact of Restoration](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/payments-for-ecosystem-services/) - The climate crisis is in full swing, and already heavily impacting life in the Andes. Water is becoming less reliable, and forests are under intense pressure as a result. As glaciers continue to melt rapidly, water security diminishes – threatening livelihoods, urban and rural communities, industries, and biodiversity. At Global Forest Generation, our work to
- [Raindrops to Rivers: How watersheds influence ecosystems, lives, and communities](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/what-is-a-watershed/) - Everybody on the planet lives in a watershed. Even those in places that receive little rain, are land-locked, or located far from a source of water. Watersheds, or drainage basins, are seemingly invisible divisions of land that define the flow of water – from raindrops on hills to rivers in valleys – as it makes
- [What We Do](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/what-we-do-2/) - Watch this new video for a closer look into the work we do at GFG.
- [Salesforce Features Acción Andina in Ecopreneurs Series](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/salesforce-features-accion-andina-in-ecopreneurs-series/) - 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.
- [Our 2025 Annual Report is Here!](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/our-2025-annual-report-is-here/) - During the 2024-25 fiscal year, Global Forest Generation deepened its impact and reach. Despite a challenging fundraising climate, we strategically expanded our focus to include water security, restoring wetlands alongside forest ecosystems. We established a Visionary Council to guide our long-term efforts, launched an interactive map to transparently track our restoration progress, and worked with
- [Water Impact Monitoring To Ensure Climate Resilience In The Andes](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/water-impact-monitoring-to-ensure-climate-resilience-in-the-andes/) - Record droughts in South America have led to devastating wildfires, water rations, and planned power outages. Additionally, the Andean glaciers that supply water to millions of people are in swift retreat. In fact, they are thinning ~35% faster than the global average. Driven by the urgent water crisis in South America, Global Forest Generation began
- [Doing Something](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/doing-something/) - Leslie Danoff shares how two events came together and inspired her to co-found GFG.
- [The Path of Water: Investing in the Andes to Secure South America’s Economic Future](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/the-path-of-water-building-south-americas-natural-infrastructure-for-a-stable-future/) - By Florent Kaiser, CEO, Global Forest GenerationCo-founder, Acción Andina Water Security Is Economic Security South America’s water crisis is no longer an environmental problem. It’s an economic one. The Andes — the continent’s hydrological spine — sustain 140 million people and 236 cities across both the Amazon and Pacific basins. Each year, these mountain ecosystems
- [From Vision to Expansion](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/from-vision-to-expansion/) - Acción Andina’s Collective Journey to Restore and Protect the Andes By Stephanie Arellano, GFG Conservation Program Officer Since its inception, Acción Andina has achieved many milestones in restoring and conserving high-Andean ecosystems, becoming a regional initiative that inspires society through local leaders, organizations, and committed donors. What began as a shared dream has evolved into
- [Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV): Tracking the Real Impact of Restoration](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/measurement-reporting-and-verification-mrv-tracking-the-real-impact-of-restoration/) - At Global Forest Generation, we’re just as focused on learning and accountability as we are about ecosystem restoration. The nature of the work we do is inherently scientific; we’re planting the right trees in the right places with the help of our Acción Andina partners and local community leaders. If the execution is based on
- [New Visionary Council to Guide Our Global Restoration Efforts](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/new-visionary-council-to-guide-our-global-restoration-efforts/) - Our commitment to restoring and protecting planet Earth requires a range of expertise—from ecology to finance, to legal frameworks—some beyond the capacity of our lean team. Understanding the importance of bringing together many minds and skillsets, Global Forest Generation launched a Visionary Council, a growing, informal body of thought partners and co-dreamers to help envision
- [The Promise of Mortiño (Andean blueberry): Reviving Culture, Ecosystems, and Economies in the High Andes](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/the-promise-of-mortino-andean-blueberry-reviving-culture-ecosystems-and-economies-in-the-high-andes/) - 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
- [Why Forest Protection Matters](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/why-forest-protection-matters/) - Only about 500,000 hectares (1.2 million acres) of high-Andean Polylepis forests remain — just 2–5% of their historical range. These ancient, slow-growing, and water-storing forests are both majestic and fragile. Protecting them has always been a top priority for our restoration initiative, Acción Andina. Thanks to new funding, we’ve been able to expand this work,
- [Financing the Future of the Andes: Creative, Realistic, and Rooted in Place](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/financing-the-future-of-the-andes-creative-realistic-and-rooted-in-place/) - At Global Forest Generation, we’ve known from the beginning that restoring one million hectares of high-Andean native forests and safeguarding water for millions of people would require more than passion and partnerships. It would take a financial strategy as ambitious and grounded as the work itself.This may be one of the hardest parts of our
- [Acción Andina Joins Mastercard's Priceless Planet Coalition](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/accion-andina-joins-mastercards-priceless-planet-coalition/) - 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
- [Florent Kaiser at ChangeNOW 2025: Forests as a Solution for Water Security](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/florent-kaiser-at-changenow-2025-forests-as-a-solution-for-water-security/) - We’re proud to share that Florent Kaiser, CEO of Global Forest Generation, spoke at ChangeNOW 2025 — the world’s largest event for climate solutions — held at the Grand Palais in Paris. As part of the session, “Securing Our Water Future,” Florent highlighted how Acción Andina is helping address water scarcity by restoring native Polylepis
- [A New Model for Water and Restoration in the Andes–Powered by Sustainable Fashion Partnerships](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/a-new-model-for-water-and-restoration-in-the-andes-powered-by-sustainable-fashion-partnerships/) - 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.
- [Grit and Gumption: Bringing Back Ecuador’s Forests](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/grit-and-gumption-bringing-back-ecuadors-forests/) - Global Forest Generation's Communications Director, Abby Metzger, reflects on community-led conservation and what it really takes to bring back nature. The piece was originally published in Traverse magazine. Read an excerpt here: I’m not going to make it to the top. Ninety minutes into the hike, we’ve just passed the old-growth clearing with 45 minutes
- [Dreaming the Future Together: Acción Andina Conservation Directors Gather in Lima](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/dreaming-the-future-together-accion-andina-conservation-directors-gather-in-lima/) - Recently, Lima became the heart of Andean conservation as directors from Acción Andina partners across South America gathered for a pivotal three-day summit. Hosted by ECOAN and Global Forest Generation, this international meeting offered a powerful space for reflection, strategy, and co-creation. Together, participants discussed the first five years of Acción Andina to understand achievements,
- [Acción Andina Featured in Google Arts & Culture’s World Wide Wood Exhibition](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/accion-andina-featured-in-google-arts-cultures-world-wide-wood-exhibition/) - 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
- [Introducing Restoration Scope: A First Look at Acción Andina’s Restoration Progress](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/introducing-restoration-scope-a-first-look-at-accion-andinas-restoration-progress/) - We’re excited to announce the soft launch of Restoration Scope — Global Forest Generation’s brand-new interactive map designed to showcase the growing impact of Acción Andina across the Andes. This platform offers a visual window into the work of thousands of people who are coming together to restore the world’s highest-elevation native forests. With Restoration
- [Celebrating Earth Day with Avery Dennison Foundation](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/celebrating-earth-day-with-avery-dennison-foundation/) - 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
- [New Video: Inside Ecuador's High-Altitude Forests](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/new-video-inside-ecuadors-high-altitude-forests/) - 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
- [New Study: What makes a forest restoration project truly successful?](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/new-study-what-makes-a-forest-restoration-project-truly-successful/) - A new study, co-authored by Acción Andina President Constantino "Tino" Aucca Chutas, dives deep into the social, economic, and governance factors that determine the success of high Andean forest restoration efforts. Key Insights from the Study: 💧Water security drives restoration – Local communities overwhelmingly restore forests to protect and improve water sources, reinforcing the Andean
- [How High Andean Polylepis Forests Feed The Amazon](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/how-high-andean-polylepis-forests-feed-the-amazon/) - Picture a string telephone with cups on both ends, the kind a child might use in a tree fort. On one end, the majestic Andes mountains reach for the sky, and on the other, the lush green Amazon Rainforest. These two places may seem worlds apart, but they’re connected through a stream of flowing water
- [Acción Andina Honored as UN World Restoration Flagship for Groundbreaking Andean Forest Initiative](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/accion-andina-honored-as-un-world-restoration-flagship-for-groundbreaking-andean-forest-initiative/) - Acción Andina has been distinguished as one of seven UN World Restoration Flagships, a prestigious recognition celebrating exceptional large-scale and long-term ecosystem restoration efforts. Acción Andina was recognized for its multi-country, comprehensive effort to restore and protect the vital Andean forests, home to one-sixth of the planet's plant species. Since its inception in 2018, Acción Andina
- [Earthshot Winners!](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/earthshot-winners/) - Global Forest Generation’s flagship initiative, Acción Andina, was among the five winners of Prince William’s The Earthshot Prize. Acción Andina won in the ‘Protect and Restore Nature’ category. The announcement was made in early November 2023, during an awards ceremony. The five winners, chosen from among the 15 innovators and entrepreneurs named as 2023 Earthshot Prize Finalists, were
- [Our Ongoing Collaboration with The Earthshot Prize](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/our-ongoing-collaboration-with-the-earthshot-prize/) - 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
- [Glacier Melt And Forest Restoration: What's The Connection?](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/glacier-melt-and-forest-restoration-whats-the-connection/) - Did you know that glaciers act as time capsules, preserving invaluable climate records from thousands of years ago? As they melt, we lose not only a glimpse into our planet’s past, but also vital freshwater resources. Climate change has led to a 30–50% reduction in Andean glaciers over the past 30 years, threatening water security
- [An Urgent Call To Act In The Andes](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/an-urgent-call-to-act-in-the-andes/) - Imagine this: One wakes up in Ecuador’s highlands or capital, hoping for a hot shower, but there’s no electricity — worse, there’s no water. Why? Because of an environmental, water, and energy crisis. Though there are dams to generate electricity (some poorly built), five months of drought have left them at a third of their
- [The Mighty Polylepis Tree](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/the-mighty-polylepis-tree/) - Through our initiative, Acción Andina, we help restore native trees called Polylepis. Polylepis forests in the high Andes, with their twisted trunks and dense canopies, provide a remarkable range of ecosystem services. Learn more about this magical tree. In ecological restoration, certain plant species stand out for their remarkable ability to transform degraded landscapes into
- [Helping Conservation Partners Improve Monitoring](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/helping-conservation-partners-improve-monitoring/) - 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
- [Five Lessons In Building a Continent-wide Restoration Movement](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/five-lessons-in-building-a-continent-wide-restoration-movement/) - Just over five years ago, Acción Andina began as an ambitious idea—a vision to restore the native forests of the Andes and protect vital ecosystems by empowering local communities. Today, we proudly work in six countries. Thanks to the international recognition we’ve received, we’ve been able to make tangible progress toward restoring the Andes. The

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## Media Blog

- [PRESS RELEASE: Textile and Conservation Leaders Unite to Restore Forests and Water in Peru’s Chincha Valley](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/media_blog/textile-and-conservation-leaders-unite-to-restore-forests-and-water-in-perus-chincha-valley/) - CHINCHA, PERU – Reforestation initiative Acción Andina and sustainable textile leader Textil del Valle are joining forces to plant 30,000 native trees and restore wetlands in Peru’s Chincha Valley—an effort that will enhance water security for thousands of families and protect fragile Andean ecosystems. The project, implemented by lead Acción Andina partner Asociación Ecosistemas Andinos
- [Nature Is Our Most Important Infrastructure. It's Time to Invest Accordingly.](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/media_blog/nature-is-our-most-important-infrastructure-its-time-to-invest-accordingly/) - Global Forest Generation and Milkywire explored why nature should be treated as critical infrastructure, highlighting Acción Andina’s community-led restoration work and the need for long-term investment in healthy, resilient ecosystems.
- [Acción Andina Recognized for Outstanding Conservation Efforts](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/media_blog/accion-andian-recognized-for-outstanding-conservation-efforts/) - In a ceremony presided over by His Royal Highness of Bhutan, Acción Andina was awarded the Jigme Singye Wangchuck International Award for Environmental Excellence, becoming the first foreign program to receive this accolade. Acción Andina President Constantino Aucca Chutas traveled to Bhutan to receive the award.
- [Mujeres kewiña: indígenas quechua restauran bosques andinos para proteger el agua de Bolivia](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/media_blog/mujeres-kewina-indigenas-quechua-restauran-bosques-andinos-para-proteger-el-agua-de-bolivia/) - Mongabay highlighted Indigenous Quechua women in Bolivia who are restoring native kewiña forests to help protect water sources for their communities.
- [Best Climate Change Charities 2025: Expert-Vetted Organizations for Maximum Impact](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/media_blog/best-climate-change-charities-2025-expert-vetted-organizations-for-maximum-impact/) - SolarTech recognized Global Forest Generation as a Top-Tier Climate Change Charity for Nature-Based Solutions, highlighting its landscape-scale ecosystem restoration and community-led approach to forest conservation.
- [Andean Forest Restoration in Junín: Reviving High-Altitude Lifelines Amid Climate Peril](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/media_blog/andean-forest-restoration-in-junin-reviving-high-altitude-lifelines-amid-climate-peril/) - The Planet Keeper highlighted restoration efforts in Peru's Junín region, showcasing how Acción Andina is helping restore native Polylepis forests while strengthening water security and climate resilience.
- [This Week on Americas Now: Restoring the Forests in the Andes Mountains](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/media_blog/this-week-on-americas-now-restoring-the-forests-in-the-andes-mountains/) - CGTN's Americas Now featured Constantino Aucca Chutas and Andean Adventures, highlighting efforts to restore native Polylepis forests in the Andes.
- [Acción Andina Featured in An Optimist's Guide to the Planet](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/media_blog/accion-andina-featured-in-an-optimists-guide-to-the-planet/) - In a recent episode of Bloomberg Media's An Optimist's Guide to the Planet, Acción Andina co-leads Florent Kaiser and Constantino Aucca take host, actor, and climate advocate Nikolaj Coster-Waldau to the Andes to meet communities working to protect forests and water.
- [New Directory Helps Donors Navigate Global Reforestation](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/media_blog/new-directory-helps-donors-navigate-global-reforestation/) - Mongabay published a directory of global reforestation organizations and featured our Impact Map that tracks our restoration progress.
- [Restoring the Andes: Forest Invest Podcast](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/media_blog/restoring-the-andes-forest-invest-podcast/) - In this episode of Forest Invest, Florent Kaiser shares how a grassroots movement born in the Peruvian Andes has evolved into a six-country restoration effort
- [Battling deforestation – Florent Kaiser on local water stewardship in Latin America](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/media_blog/battling-deforestation-florent-kaiser-on-local-water-stewardship-in-latin-america/) - In the latest episode of The Stream Podcast, Will Sarni and Tom Freyberg are joined by the brilliant Florent Kaiser, CEO of Global Forest Generation and co-leader of Acción Andina.A past The Earthshot Prize winner and recognised as a United Nations World Restoration Flagship, Florent shares how Acción Andina is scaling forest restoration across Latin
- [The Conversation: Lessons from the Incas](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/media_blog/the-conversation-lessons-from-the-incas/) - Many tropical glaciers in the Andes are expected to disappear in the next few decades. Their meltwater sustains millions of people, feeding crops in the dry season, supplying Peru’s capital Lima and other big cities, and even boosting the Amazon river. New research co-authored by Constantino Aucca Chutas suggests solutions may lie in environmental knowledge that the Incas and
- [Acción Andina, Transforming Forest Restoration Data](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/media_blog/accion-andina-transforming-forest-restoration-data/) - Back in 2024 Florent Kaiser, co-founder of Acción Andina, was telling me they needed a better system to manage data for their reforestation efforts. A place for anyone in the organization to see their impact. Vetted numbers. Centralized. No more distracting the operations team with the same question over and over. Enter Restoration Scope.
- [How Polylepis forests are reshaping the Andes](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/media_blog/how-polylepis-forests-are-reshaping-the-andes/) - High in the Andes, Constantino Aucca Chutas is restoring ancient Polylepis forests and water systems with the help of local communities and Incan tradition. It’s 5am in Peru when Constantino Aucca Chutas answers his phone. He shrugs off apologies for calling him at such an early hour, explaining that he’s shortly heading out to visit
- [MEET THE ECOPRENEUR: Tino Aucca of Acción Andina](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/media_blog/meet-the-ecopreneur-tino-aucca-of-accion-andina/) - In this Q&A, part of the Ecopreneurs series led by Salesforce and Fortune Brand Studio, hear from Acción Andina President Constantino Aucca Chutas and the power of Indigenous traditions to protect the land of people of Peru.
- [Mastercard Feature: Harking back to the Inca’s golden past to plant a greener future](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/media_blog/mastercard-feature-harking-back-to-the-incas-golden-past-to-plant-a-greener-future/) - Last year, the Mastercard-led Priceless Planet Coalition, which aims to restore 100 million trees worldwide, expanded its planting sites to include nearly 1,000 acres in Peru and Ecuador. By the end of 2024, 579,306 trees had been planted by five local partners representing 11 Acción Andina projects.
- [Acción Andina Sets Reforestation Record](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/media_blog/accion-andina-sets-reforestation-record/) - Acción Andina has planted more than 150,000 native trees in a single day, a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to restore high-Andean ecosystems.
- [World Economic Forum Piece: Why forest restoration needs a 100-year plan and Indigenous multi-gen leadership](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/media_blog/world-economic-forum-piece-why-forest-restoration-needs-a-100-year-plan-and-indigenous-multi-gen-leadership/) - In an article for the World Economic Forum, Global Forest Generation CEO Florent Kaiser advocates for a 100-year approach to forest restoration, highlighting the significance of multi-generational leadership and the integration of Indigenous knowledge.
- [In the high Andes, a dream to restore a special forest takes root](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/media_blog/in-the-high-andes-a-dream-to-restore-a-special-forest-takes-root/) - In 1989, Constantino Aucca was on a scientific expedition with Danish ornithologist Jon Fjeldså, traveling between the regions of Apurímac and Ayacucho in Peru. Fjeldså was nearing completion of his book Birds of the High Andes, and Aucca, an experienced Indigenous guide and expert on the region, was accompanying him on his final trips, braving harsh
- [UN Resilience Podcast: How Restoring Nature Can Heal The Climate](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/media_blog/un-resilience-podcast-how-restoring-nature-can-heal-the-climate/) - The award-winning restoration hero Constantino Aucca Chutas explains what drove him to plant ten million trees to protect his indigenous community from the impacts of melting glaciers.
- [Rewilding the World: An Interview with Florent Kaiser](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/media_blog/rewilding-the-world-an-interview-with-florent-kaiser/) - Ben Goldsmith talks with Earthshot Prize winner, Florent Kaiser, who is leading an effort to restore the high altitude forests of the Andes, stretching all the way from Venezuela down to Patagonia.
- [CNN Feature – Call to Earth, Restoring the Andes](https://www.globalforestgeneration.org/media_blog/cnn-feature-call-to-earth-restoring-the-andes/) - Journey into the high Andes with Peruvian biologist Constantino Aucca Chutas who, as part of the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, is on a mission to restore one of the most important and unique forest habitats in the world.

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