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Est. 2019 · Global Grassroots Network

The Planet
Can't Wait.

We are a grassroots movement turning rage into roots, despair into direct action — building a coalition of communities fighting for a livable future, right now.

Join the Movement See the Crisis

2.4M

Trees Planted

62

Countries

18K+

Volunteers

⚠ 1.5°C warming threshold may be crossed by 2027 ⚠ 1 million species face extinction this century ⚠ 8 million tonnes of plastic enter oceans yearly ⚠ Amazon loses 2.6 million hectares per year ⚠ Arctic ice declining 13% per decade ⚠ Act now — every second counts
The Problem

We are in a
climate emergency.

The data is unambiguous. The window for action is closing. Every degree of warming, every year of inaction has consequences that fall hardest on those who contributed least to the crisis.

0°C

Critical Warming Threshold

Global warming above this level triggers irreversible tipping points across ecosystems.

Critical
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Tonnes Ocean Plastic Yearly

Equivalent to dumping a full garbage truck into the ocean every single minute.

Critical
0%

Biodiversity Lost Since 1970

Wildlife populations have plummeted by nearly a third in just 50 years.

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Trees Felled Every Year

We lose 15 billion trees yearly — 10 times more than we plant globally.

Critical

Where We Stand

Deforestation Rate 78% critical
Ocean Acidification 62% critical
Glacial Retreat 85% critical
Species at Risk 70% critical

The cost of waiting

"We are the first generation to feel the effect of climate change, and the last generation that can do something about it."

— Barack Obama, UN Climate Conference
Fund the Fight
What We Do

Direct action.
Real results.

We run six core programs across three continents, each targeting a different root cause of environmental destruction.

Hands planting a sapling in freshly turned earth
Reforestation

ReGreen Initiative

Planting native tree species in deforested zones, partnering with local communities as primary stewards of restored land.

2.4M trees planted
Solar panels against a bright blue sky
Renewable Energy

Clean Energy Access

Installing solar micro-grids in off-grid communities — reducing dependence on kerosene and diesel while cutting emissions.

340 villages powered
Clear ocean water with coral reef visible beneath
Marine Protection

Ocean Guardians

Coordinating coastal cleanup operations, advocating for marine protected areas, and fighting illegal ocean dumping.

18K tonnes waste removed
Students gathered outdoors around a nature learning exhibit
Education

Green Classrooms

Environmental literacy programs in 1,200 schools across 28 countries, turning young people into climate advocates.

890K students reached
People gathered around a table in a meeting about policy
Advocacy

Policy Watch

Legal and policy experts holding governments and corporations accountable — fighting greenwashing and demanding binding commitments.

47 policies influenced
Community members standing together in solidarity
Community Rights

Climate Justice

Standing with frontline communities facing displacement, resource loss, and exploitation due to extractive industries.

120 communities supported
How You Can Help

Every action counts.
Pick yours.

Whether you have 10 minutes or can make a life commitment — there is a place for you in this movement.

Volunteers planting trees together in a restoration zone Volunteer

Join a local chapter or international expedition. From weekend cleanups to 6-month conservation postings — your time is the most powerful gift.

  • Weekend local events
  • Month-long field programs
  • Remote advocacy roles
Sign Up to Volunteer
Most Impact
Community members celebrating a reforestation milestone Donate

Direct funding powers our programs. Every dollar goes to field operations — not executive salaries. We publish full financial transparency reports quarterly.

  • $10 plants 5 native trees
  • $50 powers a classroom
  • $200 funds a field month
Donate Now
Climate activists holding signs at a peaceful demonstration Spread the Word

Awareness is the first act of resistance. Share our content, host a screening, bring our speakers to your school, community, or company.

  • Share on social media
  • Host a community event
  • Invite our speakers
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Stories from the Field

Real people.
Real change.

From mangrove restoration in the Maldives to urban farming in São Paulo — our volunteers are everywhere the earth needs them.

Sunlight through forest canopy during reforestation
Borneo, Indonesia
Reforestation Borneo, Indonesia

"We planted 14,000 trees in one weekend. My village hasn't seen this many birds in 20 years."

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Sari Widianti

Field Coordinator

Community around newly installed solar panels
Rajasthan, India
Clean Energy Rajasthan, India

"The solar grid didn't just give us light — it gave us time. Time to study, to work, to dream."

P

Priya Mehta

Energy Program Lead

Ocean cleanup volunteers collecting plastic from a beach
Maldives
Ocean Protection Maldives

"The coral is coming back. Slowly, but it's coming back. That's everything."

A

Amina Rasheed

Ocean Guardian

Children in outdoor environmental classroom
Kenya, East Africa
Education Kenya, East Africa

"When children understand why trees matter, they become guardians for life."

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James Odhiambo

Education Coordinator

Indigenous leaders at a conservation advocacy meeting
Amazon, Brazil
Climate Justice Amazon, Brazil

"Our forest is not a resource to be managed. It is our home. We are its memory."

L

Luciana Tukano

Community Rights Advocate

Urban garden transformation in a city neighbourhood
São Paulo, Brazil
Urban Greening São Paulo, Brazil

"We transformed 12 empty lots into food forests. Three hundred families now grow their own food."

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Gabriel Moreira

Urban Green Lead

Partners & Supporters

Built on trust.
Fuelled by solidarity.

We are grateful to the organizations and foundations whose support makes our field work possible.

Founding Supporters

Patagonia Foundation

Environmental

Bloomberg Philanthropies

Climate Action

MacArthur Foundation

Conservation

Bezos Earth Fund

Climate Tech