Learn how the destruction of rainforests impacts the world at large

Become fully knowledgeable about the global importance of rainforests by understanding the problem of deforestation.

I recommend: The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is an international organization that conducts research about deforestation and the affect it has on people. CIFOR'S website includes bibliographies and full-text files of research articles about rainforests. Amazon Watch is a non-profit organization that works directly with and for people living in the Amazon Basin. Several full-length research reports are available on the organization's website.

Find out how investing in tropical rainforests can benefit your business

Participate in seminars, workshops and investment opportunities that inform you about the contribution your company can make to the preservation of the rainforests and the rewards you will gain as a result.

I recommend: The International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) was founded under the auspices of the United Nations and supports the management and conservation of rainforests. ITTO offers many workshops and seminars throughout the year that are geared toward businesses. Canopy Capital is an investment company based in the United Kingdom whose goal is to support the management of Amazon rainforests with the assistance of individual investors.

Become an advocate of rainforest management

Work with advocacy organizations that promote sustainable management of rainforests.

I recommend: Rainforest Action Network (RAN) is a global organization with a small staff, thousands of volunteers and a multi-million dollar budget that has convinced many major corporations to stop contributing to the destruction of rainforests. World Resources Institute (WRI) is a think tank and advocacy group that operates on an international basis that has partnered with organizations and businesses around the world that support conservation.