Cool Earth and Organic Basics are partnering to protect the rainforest in the Peruvian Amazon by providing direct funding and wildfire-fighting equipment to Indigenous communities, specifically the Asháninka people. Rainforests play a crucial role in regulating the climate and storing carbon, but are under increasing pressure from wildfires, droughts, logging, and agriculture. Supporting Indigenous peoples who live in the rainforest is the most effective way to protect it, as they have a track record of lower deforestation rates. By providing communities with financial security and necessary tools, such as fire control equipment, they are able to prevent wildfires and safeguard the forest for the long term. Donations made via the Big Give in partnership with Organic Basics during Earth Month 2026 will be doubled to support Indigenous fire brigades in the rainforest, encouraging individuals to contribute to these efforts to help protect the rainforest and combat climate change.
https://www.coolearth.org/news/how-to-protect-rainforest-earth-month-2026/