CLUA seeks to realize the potential of forests and lands to mitigate climate change, benefit people, and protect the environment. Photo: © Joel Redman

San Francisco, California
Joined June 2014
Just announced at #COP27 New 'Forests, People, Climate' collaborative aims to mobilize $1.2 billion in new philanthropic support over the next five years for ending and reversing deforestation while delivering just, sustainable development. Learn more: forestspeopleclimate.org/
A small number of agricultural commodities are the major drivers of tropical deforestation. Learn how funders can help support shifts toward lower-emissions, healthier alternatives: climateandforests2030.org/pr… Photo: Miguel Pinheiro/CIFOR
Climate solutions require systemic change — including a shift in values from privileging capital to privileging people and planet. Learn how funders can help promote transparency and accountability in financial systems: climateandforests2030.org/pr… Photo: Ricky Martin/CIFOR
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Globally, much of the deforestation that occurs is illegal. Increasing accountability is critical to preventing this, and the rights abuses and land-grabbing that go along with it. Learn how funders can help advance accountability: climateandforests2030.org/pr… Photo: @joelredman1
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To build a more sustainable and equitable future, we must cooperate with, contribute to, and learn from communities on the frontlines. Learn how funders can help support solidarity and collective action: climateandforests2030.org/pr… Photo: @GuardianesBos
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Social and environmental movements must be guaranteed safety and support in carrying out their work. Learn more about how funders can help defend civic space and movements: climateandforests2030.org/pr… Photo: Jens Astrup/Oxfam International
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Climate solutions must be rooted in justice. READ: 'Bringing a Justice Frame to Climate Philanthropy and Finance' climateandforests2030.org/ap… By Solomé Lemma @solomelemma & Lindley Mease @LindleyMease Learn more at: climateandforests2030.org/pr… Photo: Miguel Pinheiro/CIFOR
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Forest protection is #pandemic prevention. Forest destruction threatens all of us, and especially the health and well-being of vulnerable communities. Learn how funders can support forest and human health: climateandforests2030.org/pr… Photo: Juan Carlos Huayllapuma/CIFOR
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Forest restoration has big potential #climate benefits. But it must be done in ways that have lasting benefits for both communities and the climate. Learn about how funders can support forest restoration: climateandforests2030.org/pr… Photo: Aris Sanjaya/CIFOR
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Most forest loss can be eliminated in ways that benefit people and the planet. Learn more about how funders can help protect forests here: climateandforests2030.org/pr… Photo: Icaro Cooke Vieira/CIFOR
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