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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Salesforce Features Acción 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.