Rainforest Rescue - Working together for the rainforest
Climate and the rainforest. Rainforests are tightly intertwined with the climate: while forests are suffering from global warming, they are also the key to climate protection. We’re working around the world, supporting our partners on the ground in tropical countries. Find out more about where we’re involved and what we’re doing.
The rainforest - Rainforest Rescue
The rainforest. A green sea of ferns, mosses, vines and ancient trees. Iridescent butterflies and colorful birds. Flowers in every hue of the rainbow. The “green lung” is a natural wonder of the world. Find out more about the world’s most diverse, fascinating and threatened ecosystem. The tropical rainforest is an eternally green band ...
About us - Rainforest Rescue
Our team. Rainforest Rescue (Rettet den Regenwald e.V.) has been campaigning for the protection of the last rainforests worldwide for 34 years. We are a non-profit association is based in Hamburg, Germany (register of associations: Hamburg District Court VR 11790). We are independent of governments and political parties.
Climate and the rainforest - Rainforest Rescue
Feb 2, 2024 · According to a study published by Nature, rainforests could tip from carbon sinks to carbon emitters solely due to changing climatic and growth conditions from 2035 onward – thus accelerating catastrophic climate change. Because of the intricate interdependencies of the rainforest ecosystem, the entire web can suffer if it is damaged in one ...
The rainforest - Rainforest Rescue
A green sea of ferns, mosses, vines and ancient trees. Iridescent butterflies and colorful birds. Flowers in every hue of the rainbow. The “green lung” is a natural wonder of the world. Find out more about the world’s most diverse, fascinating and threatened ecosystem.
Our rainforest campaigns - Rainforest Rescue
The rainforest. A green sea of ferns, mosses, vines and ancient trees. Iridescent butterflies and colorful birds. Flowers in every hue of the rainbow. The “green lung” is a natural wonder of the world. Find out more about the world’s most diverse, fascinating and threatened ecosystem. Recent successes.
The climate crisis and extinction - Rainforest Rescue
The loss of peat forests is particularly devastating. According to a study published by Nature, rainforests could change from carbon sinks to carbon emitters solely due to changing climatic conditions from 2035 onward – thus accelerating catastrophic climate change. This is apparently already the case in the Amazonia.
News and success stories - Rainforest Rescue
Petitions Projects Updates Our news. Our news, reports and success stories in rainforest conservation. Updates; Verdict in Indonesia: A healthy environment is a human right Nickel for electric vehicles (Oct 1, 2024); South America: Going up in smoke for more cattle and soy News (Sep 27, 2024); Indonesia: The wild orangutans are back!
Questions and answers about biodiversity - Rainforest Rescue
The diversity of species is lowest at the poles and increases toward the equator, with the deserts being obvious exceptions. Tropical rainforests and coral reefs are among the planet’s richest and most complex ecosystems. The areas with the greatest diversity of plant life are the tropical Andes and southeastern Asia.
Petitions - Rainforest Rescue
Papua: “Surrendering our land would be suicide”. 248,991 supporters. Take action for the rainforest: sign our petitions and explore our current background information. Your signature can have a real impact!
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