Tropical rainforests are invaluable for humanity, the climate, and the natural world – yet they face an urgent threat of destruction.
They support the livelihoods of millions of people, host 80% of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity and are responsible for 25-30% of the world’s oxygen turnover. Yet we are losing an area of forest the size of Greece each year, and deforestation is one of the largest sources of global greenhouse gas emissions.
We plan on focusing our grant making on supporting projects that preserve what’s still remaining and contributing to efforts to prevent further destruction.
While maintaining a global focus, we will have a deeper focus in Africa and Latin America.
We will prioritise long-term, financially, and socially viable rainforest conservation projects – for example, those with support from forest communities, national governments, and strong alternative revenue sources. Quality will take precedence over sheer scale. We particularly acknowledge the crucial role Indigenous and local communities play in rainforest protection, and this will be reflected in our partnerships and strategies.
The Foundation will also concentrate efforts on addressing the evolving drivers of deforestation and advancing promising solutions to prevent further destruction. Drawing from the experiences of others, we aim to better understand and contribute to the underlying issues and opportunities affecting rainforest deforestation. Our funding will prioritise evidence-based approaches and prioritise collaboration and partnerships to enable us to achieve lasting impact.
We will prioritise long-term, financially, and socially viable rainforest conservation projects – for example, those with support from forest communities, national governments, and strong alternative revenue sources. Quality will take precedence over sheer scale. We particularly acknowledge the crucial role Indigenous and local communities play in rainforest protection, and this will be reflected in our partnerships and strategies.
The Foundation will also concentrate efforts on addressing the evolving drivers of deforestation and advancing promising solutions to prevent further destruction. Drawing from the experiences of others, we aim to better understand and contribute to the underlying issues and opportunities affecting rainforest deforestation. Our funding will prioritise evidence-based approaches and prioritise collaboration and partnerships to enable us to achieve lasting impact.
Athletes dedicate their lives to their sport, and in doing so inspire millions. Yet the vast majority face significant challenges when they exit from sport. We will enhance the support available to athletes during this transition and develop new ideas that can lead to lasting change.
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Athletes dedicate their lives to their sport, and in doing so inspire millions. Yet the vast majority face significant challenges when they exit from sport. We will enhance the support available to athletes during this transition and develop new ideas that can lead to lasting change.
Find Out MoreJacobs Futura Foundation is a registered charity in the UK with charity number 1208303. Jacobs Futura Trustee Limited, a company limited by guarantee, is the trustee of the Jacobs Futura Foundation and is registered in England and Wales with company number 14775871.
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