Spanning some of the most biodiverse landscapes on Earth, the Tropical Andes in South America are home to hundreds of Indigenous and Afro-descendant communities whose stewardship sustains vital forests, watersheds, and ecosystems. Yet gaps in data on land tenure and its relationship to critical environmental indicators have long obscured the full scope of their territories...Read More

In a small community in Honduras, a young boy no longer wakes up to dirt floors that fill his home with dust and parasites. Instead, he plays on a smooth, concrete surface, which is a simple change that brings dignity, health, and stability to his life and home. In neighboring countries, families affected by hurricanes...Read More