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In the high Andes, a dream to restore a special forest takes root

In 1989, Constantino Aucca was on a scientific expedition with Danish ornithologist Jon Fjeldså, traveling between the regions of Apurímac and Ayacucho in Peru. Fjeldså was nearing completion of his book Birds of the High Andes, and Aucca, an experienced Indigenous guide and expert on the region, was accompanying him on his final trips, braving harsh weather conditions and the dangers of the Shining Path, the armed group that controlled the area at the time.

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November 19, 2024

UN Resilience Podcast: How Restoring Nature Can Heal The Climate

The award-winning restoration hero Constantino Aucca Chutas explains what drove him to plant ten million trees to protect his indigenous community from the impacts of melting glaciers. 

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November 20, 2024

Rewilding the World: An Interview with Florent Kaiser

Ben Goldsmith talks with Earthshot Prize winner, Florent Kaiser, who is leading an effort to restore the high altitude forests of the Andes, stretching all the way from Venezuela down to Patagonia. 

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December 10, 2024

CNN Feature – Call to Earth, Restoring the Andes

Journey into the high Andes with Peruvian biologist Constantino Aucca Chutas who, as part of the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, is on a mission to restore one of the most important and unique forest habitats in the world.

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Community members in Aquia, Peru, planting Polylepis trees in December 2024

December 10, 2024

Acción Andina Sets Reforestation Record

Acción Andina has planted more than 150,000 native trees in a single day, a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to restore high-Andean ecosystems.

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Indigenous-led reforestation event.

World Economic Forum Piece: Why forest restoration needs a 100-year plan and Indigenous multi-gen leadership

In an article for the World Economic Forum, Global Forest Generation CEO Florent Kaiser advocates for a 100-year approach to forest restoration, highlighting the significance of multi-generational leadership and the integration of Indigenous knowledge.

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Key Messages About GFG

Learn about GFG and our first initiative, Acción Andina. Document includes Key Performance Indicators, videos, and links to social handles.

Bios of Leadership

See English and Spanish versions of bios for Florent Kaiser (CEO of GFG and Co-lead of Acción Andina) and Constantino Aucca Chutas (GFG Co-founder and President of Acción Andina).

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