BBC Radio 4 appeal will broadcast an appeal to protect rainforests on behalf of climate change charity Cool Earth. The appeal will be voiced by wildlife cameraman Vianet Djenguet.
Funds from the appeal will be used to support Indigenous communities in the Amazon, Congo and in Papua New Guinea. The three largest rainforests in the world.
In rainforests everywhere, deforestation is threatening wildlife, communities and contributing to climate change. It is vital that deforestation is prevented.
Cool Earth gives cash to people who live in rainforests. The support means that the communities do not need to sell their land to loggers or mining companies, because they can afford clean water, food and healthcare.
The appeal highlights the story of Gadaisu, a community in Papua New Guinea that was recently able to turn down an offer from loggers to buy their forest because of Cool Earth’s support,. highlighting the impact of Cool Earth’s unique approach to protect rainforests.
Vianet visited Gadaisu and is the voice of the appeal, “I’m incredibly proud to support Cool Earth. I have witnessed their work first hand and know the importance of supporting communities and keeping rainforests standing. Cool Earth’s work impacts everyone. If we lose our forests, we will all suffer greater consequences of climate change. I’m grateful to BBC Radio 4 for giving Cool Earth this opportunity - if you can donate, please do, this really matters.”
Tune in to BBC Radio 4 at these times to hear the appeal:
- Sunday 6th April at 07:54 and 21:25
- Thursday 10th April at 15:27
To donate, please visit https://www.bbc.co.uk/appeal/radio4
Editors notes
- Cool Earth partners with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities who live in the rainforest and who have historically been the best at shaping and stewarding these ecosystems.
- Protecting the three largest rainforests in the world is the most scalable and cost-effective solution against the climate crisis.
- Founded in 2007, Cool Earth pioneered an unconditional cash transfer model to support Indigenous peoples and local communities against threats to their lands and rights.
- Supported by a board of trustees led by Dr Tony Juniper CBE and including people such as Gillian Burke, as well as ambassadors such as Johan Rockström, Cool Earth is committed to developing rights-based approaches as essential solutions to the climate crisis.
