RAN welcomes P&G’s Human Rights Defender disclosure, calls for transparency and action
Consultation with frontline Defenders sets an important precedent Rainforest Action Network (RAN) welcomes Procter & Gamble’s new disclosure of its approach to protecting Human Rights Defenders, developed through extensive consultation…
Allianz Receives Human Rights Grievance Over Venture Global Operations
Stakeholders in Louisiana and Germany filed a comprehensive human rights grievance against Allianz SE based on documented harms of Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass 1 LNG and CP2 construction concerning pollution…
Looking Ahead: Meeting the Moment in 2026
At Rainforest Action Network we are beginning the new year reflecting on the most urgent question of our times: What future are we creating together? This question drives our work,…
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.