Indigenous Land Rights: A Pathway to Preserving Tropical Forests
Around the world, Indigenous communities are on the frontlines of defending the planet’s remaining tropical forests, and their victories are becoming powerful examples of how land rights can drive environmental…
RAN responds to Mondelēz’s ESG Annual Report
Mondelēz, the maker of Oreos, released its annual Snacking Made Right Report a few weeks before the company’s annual shareholder meeting, which will be held on May 21, 2025. Rainforest…
Human Rights Under Attack
— An earlier version was printed as an Op-Ed in Newsweek on Feb. 18, 2025. Human rights are under attack. And we all need to speak up. At Rainforest Action…
Global Consumer Brands Lag on Deforestation, Human Rights Protections in 2024 Keep Forests Standing Scorecard
Global consumer goods companies remain critical drivers of deforestation and human rights violations in supply chains, particularly in producing forest-risk commodities like palm oil, soy, and paper used in packaging.
Visibility and People Power Fuel Campaign Results
At RAN, easy access to information and media amplification help move people in that direction. For example, when we published our Banking on Climate Chaos report, Forbes ran the headline…
RAN Supports BIPOC Activists At Climate Week Through Community Action Grants And Gets Ready for COP16
Activists from around the globe took to the streets of New York City the week of September 22nd in protests and events commemorating Climate Week 2024.
Banking on Biodiversity Collapse 2024: Banks and investors continue to finance deforestation while governments are “asleep at the wheel”
Despite international commitments such as the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), financing to sectors linked to deforestation continues to rise.
Why Boycotting Isn’t Our Main Pressure Strategy
At RAN we often hear the question, “Which products should I buy?” and “How can I shop ethically?” It’s a valid concern that reflects a deep desire to do right by the planet and each other. But, while avoiding certain products can be a potent form of resistance, this approach only touches the outermost layer of a much deeper, systemic issue. In fact, it doesn’t always have the impact we hope it will.
Customary Communities Fight Palm Oil Producers for Land Rights in Sumatra
Communities in Aceh use the High Carbon Stock Approach to map and assess their lands This is the story of the struggles and demands of the Jambo Reuhat community, one…
We Vacationed with the World’s Biggest Pillagers in Boca Raton
Last week, we dipped our toes in the warm waters of South Florida at a gathering of elite investment firms and consumer goods companies known as the Consumer Analyst Group…