Forests feed our planet, from Brazil to Belgium. But the way we produce our food is destroying them, threatening our health, water security, livelihoods, and cultures — especially for communities who did the least to cause the climate crisis.
In the Amazon, industrial food production — especially beef and soy — is the leading driver of deforestation. Forests are cleared to raise cattle and grow crops for animal feed abroad, putting ecosystems, Indigenous lands, and the global climate at risk.
Despite these challenges, many communities, organizations, and leaders around the world are coming together with innovative solutions to protect forests and create sustainable food systems that support both people and the planet. Their resilience and dedication show us that positive change is possible — and that together, we can build a future where forests thrive and no one goes hungry.
Ending hunger is closely linked to protecting forests.
That’s why we are supporting #Forests4Food, a global campaign led by Ação da Cidadania and the SDG2 Advocacy Hub. The goal is clear: to ensure that sustainable food systems and forest preservation are at the heart of COP30, the United Nations Climate Conference to be held in Belém, Brazil.
Now is the time to act. Add your name below.
For our forests. To fix our food systems. For our future.