Must we sell nature to save it?

We hear a lot about “growing a green economy” — but is this really the solution we need?

Big companies, investors and governments are buying up land for carbon storage, conservation, and green energy. These projects generate carbon and biodiversity credits, but at what cost?

This animation explores how green land grabs – “green grabs” – are displacing farmers, disrupting ecosystems, and failing to deliver the promised climate benefits, while increasing pressures on land.

We make the case for agroecology, community-led conservation, and real cuts to emissions in the most polluting industries as the way to protect nature and the climate. Nature doesn’t need to be sold to be saved!