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 […]
Water
New Video: Inside Ecuador’s 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. 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 […]