Cool Earth is a UK based international non-governmental organization that protects endangered rainforest to combat global warming, protect ecosystems and provide sustainable jobs for local people. Cool Earth also refers to a Japanese program generally called the "Cool Earth Partnership," inaugurated in 2007.
Cool Earth protects and secures rainforest under imminent threat of destruction, working with other NGOs. They work with local communities to ensure that they benefit from keeping the forest standing. Cool Earth has currently protected over 333,000 acres (1,350 km2) of rainforest. To distinguish itself from other conservation groups, Cool Earth claims that less than 10% of their supporter income is spent on administration.
Cool Earth is supported by scientists and celebrities including Professor James Lovelock, Ricky Gervais, Ian Hislop, Professor Lord Stern, Tracy Chevalier, Jo Brand, Philip Pullman, Dr John Hemming and The Co-operative Bank.
Cool Earth has a presence in sixteen countries which are affiliated to the UK-US Cool Earth Action. The global organisation receives its income through the individual contributions of over 50,000 sponsors who have secured specific tracts of endangered rainforest.
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