Amazon Conservation recently held a 25th-anniversary launch event in Washington, DC, to kick off this milestone year, reflect on all we have accomplished together for conservation, and discuss the future of the Amazon. The event was a space for community, gratitude, and renewed energy among friends and supporters as we look toward the next 25 […]

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Beyond the Amazon’s lush green canopies and buzzing wildlife lie unique montane forest ecosystems in the Andes Mountains that play an active role in the health of the watersheds of the Amazon basin. The water originating from these mountains is a key water source that feeds a series of major rivers that eventually flow into […]

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Kindness comes in many forms, and for 11-year-old sisters Muriel and Madeline, kindness meant taking action for the Amazon Rainforest. As part of a school project about kindness, they combined their passion for the environment with a simple but effective fundraising idea: a bake sale. Madeline and Muriel, both fifth graders in San Diego, CA, […]

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To commemorate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11th, our Peruvian sister organization, Conservación Amazónica—ACCA, held a webinar highlighting prominent women scientists leading vital studies on Amazonian biodiversity. From studies on keystone species like the Andean bear to research on tropical diseases and insect biodiversity, these scientists are helping advance […]

As we enter unprecedented times for conservation and climate change around the world, we at Amazon Conservation Association want to reassure you that our commitment to the Amazon and fighting climate change remains unchanged. The impacts of deforestation and climate change will not stop in the midst of political uncertainty, but neither will our dedication […]

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For decades, local Indigenous communities have continued to experience threats, incursions, and illegal deforestation in their territories, destroying thousands of acres of pristine forests and vital natural resources they depend on. To support local Indigenous communities in Peru, we have been working with the Native Federation of the Madre de Dios River Region (FENAMAD), a […]

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This year, Amazon Conservation is continuing to ensure that our conservation programs have a real, lasting impact on the ground. Addressing today’s most urgent threats to the Amazon has become more important than ever, as challenges caused by deforestation, illegal mining, and climate change continue to drastically affect local people and wildlife. We want to […]

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Known for its vast biodiversity, the Amazon is home to thousands of endemic species—some of which researchers have yet to fully study. To deepen our understanding of the Amazon’s ecosystems and the diverse organisms that sustain its vitality, Amazon Conservation’s research hubs in the Peruvian and Bolivian Amazon provide cutting-edge technologies and resources that can […]

As we begin a new year filled with celebrations of our 25th Anniversary, this is the perfect moment to reflect on the strides we made in 2024 toward conserving and protecting the Amazon. 2024 was a year of incredible progress, collaborative action, and resilience in the face of global environmental challenges. From groundbreaking science that […]

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With the end of the year coming upon us, Amazon Conservation is excited to share the discovery of a new species of sandfly identified at our Manu Biological Station in the Peruvian Amazon. This most recent scientific breakthrough reminds us of the groundbreaking research and innovation taking place in the heart of the Amazon, showcasing […]