The Australian government has approved deforestation within the Jarrah Forest of Western Australia, clearing the way for the mining of bauxite, the main ingredient in aluminum. The mining company @south_32 is set to clear 9,600 acres of this old growth forest, which is home to threatened species like the Critically Endangered Woylie. This operation will destroy critical habitat for over 8,000 species, 80% of which are found nowhere else on Earth. While native forest logging was banned in Western Australia in 2024, clearance of native forests for mining is still allowed due to separate government policies that prioritize mining development over environmental protection. This new approval is in addition to South32’s previous deforestation, bringing the total area of Jarrah Forests cleared to over 38,000 acres. @rewild and @wild.ark stand to protect these towering ecosystems that are already at risk of climate collapse. Credit: 1/4. @naidu_kumpatla 2. Patrick Gardner 3. @robert_mclean

Canadian oil and gas company ReconAfrica continues drilling for exploratory oil wells as they threaten the delicate balance of Namibia’s ecosystems and the livelihoods of its people. Stand by local communities and ask the Namibian government to revoke ReconAfrica’s drilling permit - sign the @avaaz_org petition (link in bio). @save_the_okavango along with the Economic and Social Justice Trust have released a powerful new report, “Broken Trust: How A Canadian Driller Profits By Exploiting Namibian Laws and Communities.” It exposes how ReconAfrica obtained its recent Environmental Clearance Certificate through misleading claims. #SavetheOkavango

🌳 “The Tree of Knowledge” is a new sculpture by the American artist Beeple (swipe to discover this contemporary medium). The artwork is generative, meaning that it unfolds in real-time, and shares contemporary news feeds, global temperatures, etc. The gleaming aluminum box depicts a hybrid tree that shape shifts and invites viewers to become participants. The artwork was displayed at museum @pinacotecaagnelli last month and is now installed near the New York Public Library. Beeple has generously donated proceeds from the sale of this artwork to support large-scale land conservation and food justice. Overall, the sculpture will support the creation of 11 new permanent protected areas globally. The locally led creation of new Amazonia Indigenous protected areas is one project supported by the artwork. “Titling Indigenous lands and designating new protected areas are crucial strategies to safeguard the vital Amazonia ecosystem,” said Christopher Jordan, Latin America Director for @rewild. Efforts of this collaboration are facilitated by Beeple Studios and #ArtintoAcres, an artist-run environmental initiative. Conservation partners for the Amazonia project include the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture, the Foundation for Scientific and Technological Enterprises, and key Brazilian federal government agencies: the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation, the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples, and the National Foundation for Indigenous Peoples. Media credit: Beeple Studios, @beeple_crap Photo credit: Andrew Snyder, @andrewsnyder87 Brazilian partners: @iicaoficial @finatecoficial @mmeioambiente @minpovosindigenas @icmbio @funaioficial

The Aldabra Islands, one of Earth’s last untouched ecosystems, face a new threat from a luxury development. @earthalliance and @friendsofaldabra are calling on the Seychelles government to STOP the construction and protect this natural treasure once and for all. Twice before, public pressure has successfully saved these islands, proving that when people speak up and act, conservation can win! Take action and be the generation that protects the Aldabra Islands forever. Sign the petition at the link in my bio.

Namibians will vote in national elections on Wednesday, November 27, and for communities in the Kavango regions, the future of their environment, water and wildlife could depend on the results. You can help fight to protect the Okavango River Basin from oil drilling. Canada-based oil and gas company ReconAfrica has been exploring for oil in Namibia’s Kavango regions since 2021. Their exploratory oil wells were drilled without consulting local communities and without obtaining the proper permits—putting people and wildlife at risk. Join @save_the_okavango and local leaders in asking the Namibian government to revoke ReconAfrica’s drilling permit to help protect these communities and this vital ecosystem. This basin provides water and livelihoods to local communities and includes a UNESCO World Heritage site and a Ramsar wetland of international importance. The international community will continue to fight alongside local activists and organizations to protect the Okavango River Basin from ReconAfrica. Visit the link in my bio to add your name to the @avaaz_org signatures calling to halt this exploitation. #SaveTheOkavango

If you’re in Barcelona, the CCCB Museum’s “Amazons. The Ancestral Future” exhibit is a must visit. It takes the viewer through the vast culture of Amazonia and the collective knowledge its Indigenous peoples have of nature and their ancestors, all of which are under the constant threat of deforestation, fires, drought and struggles for the control of raw materials. #AmazonsCCCB

We’re only a day away from the election, and a vote for @KamalaHarris is a vote for the climate. Her record shows how she will tackle environmental policies as well as the opportunity we have to address the climate crisis. If you haven’t cast your ballot yet, it’s not too late. Go to IWillVote.com to see how you can make your voice heard in this election. And if you’re looking to get the word out about voting for the climate, head to Go.KamalaHarris.com (shown on the last slide) to see what action you can take in these last, but very critical, moments.

The devastation that our country recently experienced from Hurricanes Helene and Milton shows the continued threat of unnatural disasters caused by climate change. We need leaders who are equipped to enact climate policies that will help save the planet, and that’s why I’m casting my vote for @KamalaHarris on November 5. She has helped lead the most significant climate action in U.S. history, and under her leadership we will be able to accomplish ambitious goals on climate policy that will move our country forward. Check your voter registration at IWillVote.com and join me in voting for Kamala in this election.

Voter registration deadlines for the U.S. general election are coming up fast — now’s the time to make sure you’re registered to vote! 🗳️ The health of our planet and the health of our democracy are inextricably linked, and our nation’s biggest environmental challenges require political solutions. From local initiatives to national policies, every elected official on the ballot plays a crucial role in shaping decisions that affect our communities. Your vote is your voice, and our freedom to vote enables us to work towards a more sustainable future for all. 👉 Take 3 minutes TODAY to check or update your voter registration at 🔗 lcv.org/vote.

The Biden-Harris Administration affirms protection of 28 million acres of public lands in Alaska. This decision protects numerous public lands across Alaska from extractive development activities, such as mining and oil and gas drilling. Many Alaska Native Tribes, Native Corporations and Tribal entities say these millions of acres are vital in protecting important natural, cultural and subsistence resources. “Tribal consultation must be treated as a requirement – not an option – when the federal government is making decisions that could irrevocably affect Tribal communities,” said Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland. “Continuing these essential protections, which have been in place for decades, will ensure continued access and use of these public lands now and in the future.” Read more at the link in bio. Photo credit: Chikuminuk Lake, Bristol-Bay © Michael Melford

A new, controversial plan to commercially farm octopus for meat has led to the creation of the OCTOPUS Act, a U.S. bill that would ban the practice of farming octopus, along with any imports linked to commercial octopus farms. Octopuses are complex, intelligent animals that play a critical role in ocean ecosystems as apex predators. At least three species of octopus are considered Endangered or Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Opponents to the commercial farming of octopus argue that the industry is unable to meet welfare requirements and that this is not a sustainable model. Read more from @npr at the link in bio. Photo credit: Rich Carey, Getty Images

Fires are sweeping across South America and 99% are caused by human activities, virtually entirely driven by the expansion of cattle farming. These practices reduce forest cover, lower humidity, and raise temperatures, fueling a destructive cycle that devastates critical ecosystems and accelerates the climate crisis. Indigenous-managed ancestral lands have proven to be effective fire barriers. Securing Indigenous land rights is crucial for protecting biodiversity and slowing wildfires. Research shows these areas face fewer fires and less environmental degradation due to sustainable land practices. You can make a difference. 📸 Pictured on our cover is Willian García Ortiz, a member of Los Jaguares, a volunteer Indigenous firefighting brigade founded in 2019 in La Chiquitanía, Bolivia. As second-in-command, he fights tirelessly to protect his home and people from the devastating fires. Donate to @rewild and support the defense of these vital lands in the fight against wildfires and the preservation of biodiversity. #LandRightsNow #Rewild #ProtectTheEarth #ClimateCrisis VoiceOver by @helenagualinga ———— Los incendios arrasan Sudamérica y el 99% están causados por actividades humanas, impulsadas prácticamente en su totalidad por la expansión de la ganadería. Estas prácticas reducen la cubierta forestal, disminuyen la humedad y aumentan las temperaturas, generando un ciclo destructivo que afecta ecosistemas clave y acelera la crisis climática. Las tierras indígenas son barreras efectivas contra los incendios. Proteger sus derechos es crucial para preservar la biodiversidad. Estudios muestran que estas áreas sufren menos incendios y degradación gracias a prácticas sostenibles. Tú puedes marcar la diferencia. 📸 En nuestra portada aparece Willian García Ortiz, miembro de Los Jaguares, brigada de bomberos indígenas voluntarios fundada en 2019 en La Chiquitanía, Bolivia. Es el segundo al mando y lucha incansablemente para proteger su hogar de los incendios que afectan la región. Dona a @rewild y apoya la defensa de estas tierras clave contra los incendios y por la protección de la biodiversidad.