First, Let’s put things into perspective:

The Earth is 4.6 billion years old. Let’s scale that to 46 years. We have been here for 4 hours. Our industrial revolution began 1 minute ago. In that time, we have destroyed more than 50% of the world’s forests. This isn’t sustainable.

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YOu don’t have to be in the forest to JOIN the fight.

Mission Statement

Treesistance is a movement and an impact blueprint centered on the protection of primary rainforest.

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Through an Indigenous-led, science-based approach, we focus on the prevention of forest crime by training, equipping and helping local communities thrive. Our disruptive models deliver tangible and lasting results.

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Our mission is to shift attitudes towards climate action, how we interact with the natural world and inspire systemic change.

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• It is the world’s largest Rainforest - 6.7million km2 (Western Europe is 2.27 million km2).

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• 400 billion trees releasing 20 billion tonnes of water each day, affecting weather patterns all over the world.

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• 75 billion tonnes of carbon stored in the trunks and branches of the trees (over a ¼ of global forests total).

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WHY the Amazon?

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WE ARE ON

THE BRINK OF

NO RETURN

• We are losing around 5 football fields of Amazonian trees per minute. This is over 11,500km2 in the last year.

• The Amazon rainforest has been a huge carbon sink, but in 2021 and for the first time in human history, areas have been emitting more CO2 than it is able to absorb.

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• Scientists mark the tipping point of the Amazon as a tipping point for our global ecosystem, stating that if we lose the Amazon we will freefall into an irreversible global eco-disaster.

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and this endless and ruthless extraction of natural resources of the amazon is caused by;

soy farming

cattle ranching

logging

GOLD mining

But there is a solution!

Indigenous People…

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protect 80% of the world’s biodiversity.

INDIGENOUS LED CONSERVATION

Sounds simple. what's going wrong?

• Estimated $850+ billion was spent in 2021 to combat climate change. And this is rising significantly each year.
• In the last decade, less than 0.74% of funding has supported Indigenous Peoples rights and forest management.
• Only 17% of these funds went to projects that involved an Indigenous organization (representing 0.13% of funding)

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THIS IS WHERE WE COME IN

To distribute resources directly to the Indigenous People on the frontlines of the climate battle.

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THIS IS WHERE WE COME IN

To distribute resources directly to the Indigenous People on the frontlines of the climate battle.

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To implement disruptive models that can revolutionise forest crime prevention.

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THIS IS WHERE WE COME IN

To distribute resources directly to the Indigenous People on the frontlines of the climate battle.

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To implement disruptive models that can revolutionise forest crime prevention.

To establish scalable solutions, that can be applied throughout the Amazon.

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To distribute resources directly to the Indigenous People on the frontlines of the climate battle.

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To implement disruptive models that can revolutionise forest crime prevention.

To establish scalable solutions, that can be applied throughout the Amazon.

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To enable direct collaboration between Indigenous peoples and international allies.

Access

to Justice

It is imperative that there is access to justice for all peoples. Without rule of law and the ability to protect their lands, there is no possibility for communities to prosper. As such, Access to Justice is the foundation of everything we do.

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“ We used to fight

With a bow and

Arrow. Now the

camera is our

weapon.”

• Cacique Dada.

Digital Equity

Communications and internet access are essential for Forest Guardians. For real-time contact with the authorities and for health, education, security, trade etc. As the remote location of many communities puts them in danger from those attempting illegal activities within their territories.

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Renewable

Energy

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It is essential we stop the reliance on fossil fuels. Currently, gasoline / diesel is required by the majority of communities for basic necessities like lighting and charging devices through fuel generators. Furthermore, large quantities are needed to travel the vast distances between communities for trade, healthcare, education or even to patrol territories. This keeps Indigenous peoples in a cycle of poverty and creates an environment in which there is exploitation.

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Economic Development

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Without the prospect of economic self-determination and a financially stable future, it is not possible for Indigenous communities to continue protecting nature. We need to help lift Indigenous peoples out of poverty and in collaboration create economic models that allow both the local people and biodiversity to thrive. Ultimately, we need to ensure the Forest is worth more standing than cut down.

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THE FUTURE IS COLLABORATIVE

ACTIONS - join the community

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Follow, Engage and Share via our social media channels.

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ACTIONS - personal investment

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Join the Treesistance through our monthly donor program.

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ACTIONS - sponsorship

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Are you a brand or company that wants to make meaningful impact.

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Reach out to tom@treesistance.com

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ACTIONS - COLLABORATIONS

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Treesistance thrives on creating disruptive ideas, models and partnerships that can capture the imagination.

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This could be products donated to the Guardians or collaborations to raise visibility and funds here. Can you help join the dots?

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Reach out to tom@treesistance.com

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Cocktail Collaboration w/ Marcio Silva

COLLABORATIONS CONTINUED

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Some of the things we need your help with;

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• Product partners who can make the Forest Guardians lives easier (i.e CAKE)
• Cocktail partners - hotels, restaurants, events
• Clothing / Apparel partners (Feat. Indigenous art / graphics)
• Multiple Film Productions & Indigenous led Storytelling project

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ACTIONS - network BUILDING

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Can you open your network, make introduction and help us connect and forge new collaborations?

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Reach out to tom@treesistance.com

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• Media who would be interested in sharing this story
• Strategic Philanthropists or Funds looking to support the protection of the Amazon
• Brands or Corporations who are keen to make meaningful impact via their CSR / ESG policies
• Product partners for creative initiatives

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Join THE MOVEMENT

www.treesisrance.com