News & Updates

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…

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…

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…

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…

Read Florent Kaiser’s first biweekly CEO newsletter—a quick 2-minute read from the frontlines of restoration across the Andes. In this edition: Read the full issue.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…