Predominantly in Kenya, as the tropical conditions near the equator make them grow up to 10 times faster than anywhere else on the planet – that’s great for mitigating climate chaos. We plant a few in the UK too.
Cool, solid stone classrooms are a joy to be in and they make a huge difference to students and teachers. They improve the potential for learning enormously too. At the school above, grades improved by 14% points across the board.
The Mothers of the Forest are a phenomenal women’s group. They’re rewriting their future and underpinning it with education. They’ve planted many thousands of trees and continue to strengthen their framework of support.
We apply an holistic approach to learning by working with local teachers who have solutions to the common problems people face. This image shows permaculture in action and a route to greater water and food security.
Universities have a big role to play in mitigating climate change. At COP26, Simon West spoke to Asher Minns of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research. Tracey West and
At COP26 there were all sorts of companies, NGOs and groups trying to share their point of view. Whilst in the Green Zone, I got chatting with a couple of
The relationship between trade and deforestation Numerous studies have documented and confirmed that global trade, in its existing form, causes deforestation and other associated environmental damage, with 80% of deforestation
We’re thrilled to be able to introduce you to Billy and Bone! This newly published book for children comes from the talented pen of author Keith Trayling. It’s written in
Deforestation has become an increasingly prevalent problem in a global context. In fact, the World Research Institute notes that only 30% of the world’s land area is still forest. They also
One of our hopes from the visit to COP26 was the chance to call decision makers out when they gave weak or misleading answers. Jo Smith got one such opportunity
The Word Forest Organisation is working hard to implement as many of the SDGs as we can.
By supporting us, you will be contributing towards these important goals.
To date, our projects tick: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 and 17.
With a little help from our friends, we hope to tick them all.
Click the boxes below to find out more about each aim.
Get in touch if you’d like to green up your world.
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