🌎 BREAKING NEWS: The government of Suriname has announced a historic step in protecting the Amazon, safeguarding our entire planet! On behalf of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, Suriname’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Melvin W. J. Bouva pledged to permanently protect 90% of Suriname’s forests—far exceeding the global goal to protect 30% of land and seas by 2030. Home to the highest percentage of forest cover of any country in the world, Suriname is one of just three nations that absorbs more carbon than they emit. Under President Geerlings-Simons’ leadership, this is a game-changer for biodiversity, Indigenous rights, and our collective fight against climate change. This is what it looks like to lead the way toward a wilder, more resilient future. 💚 A coalition of supporters, including rainforesttrust, Art into Acres, the andesamazonfund, the Liz Claiborne and Art Ortenberg Foundation and Re:wild, committed an initial $20 million to work with in-country partners to establish an...