Martin Simonneau
Acting Head of Policy & Advocacy
As Acting Head of Policy & Advocacy at Cool Earth, Martin champions the stories, science, and solutions emerging from the world’s rainforests. He speaks to the power of these ecosystems – from their extraordinary biodiversity to their irreplaceable role in stabilising our climate. At the heart of his work is a deep respect for the people who call the rainforest home: communities whose social and cultural richness is matched only by their generations-long stewardship of these landscapes. Martin is committed to amplifying rainforest voices and advancing policies that protect both people and planet.
The People Protecting the World’s Last Rainforests
Interviews | 3 December 2025
By Martin Simonneau
Stopping deforestation requires more than targets, it demands trust, justice, and resources reaching people on the ground…