In the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, Indigenous leaders are adding a new tool to their forest protection efforts: drones. Earlier in August, representatives from the Native Federation of the Madre de Dios River and Tributaries (FENAMAD) and leaders of the Indigenous Council of the Lower Madre de Dios (COINBAMAD) took part in a hands-on […]
Ixiamas, Bolivia – August 2025 – This month, we celebrate a landmark victory in the Bolivian Amazon, as the Tacana II Indigenous people finally receive the formal title to their territory, guaranteeing the legal protection of over 670,000 acres of forests. This historic achievement is the result of over two decades of persistence, commitment, and […]
Rise for the Amazon Day is here. The Amazon, one of the world’s most extraordinary places, is at a crossroads. From deforestation to fires, this vital forest faces unprecedented threats. Yet its people, wildlife, and ecosystems endure with remarkable strength. Now, on September 5th, we rise together in solidarity. Your support can make all the difference […]
On September 5, we celebrate the inaugural Rise for the Amazon Day—a day of awareness and action for the greatest wild forest on Earth. This day reminds us of the Amazon’s importance to life everywhere and calls us to take action to protect it. The Amazon shapes weather, regulates our climate, and is home to […]
For 25 years, Amazon Conservation has worked hand in hand with Indigenous communities and local partners to protect the Amazon’s most important forests and rivers. Your generosity makes it possible for people across the Amazon to build better futures while protecting the forest we all depend on. Thanks to donors like you, communities are finding […]
For 25 years, Amazon Conservation has worked hand in hand with Indigenous communities, scientists, and local partners to protect the Amazon’s most important forests and rivers. From the remote biological stations in the heart of the rainforest to remote, biodiversity-rich protected areas, our teams are on the ground monitoring wildlife, restoring habitats, and supporting sustainable […]
The Amazon is one of the most extraordinary places on Earth. Its forests breathe life into the world, its rivers flow like veins carrying water and energy, and its people and wildlife embody a resilience that inspires us all. But the Amazon is at a crossroads. Rising pressures from deforestation, fires, and climate change are […]
A 2025 Status Report by Amazon Conservation’s sister organization, Conservación Amazónica–ACCA, warns that illicit activity is consolidating along Peru’s borders with Ecuador, Colombia, and Bolivia, while also expanding into the interior of Peru from Madre de Dios to Cajamarca and Pasco. Lima, August 25, 2025 – Illegal gold mining is emerging as one of the […]
As we continue to grow and deepen our impact across the Amazon Basin, we’re excited to share that Amazon Conservation Association’s Washington, DC office is moving to a new home. Starting August 1, 2025, you can find us at: 1025 Connecticut Ave NW., Suite 415 Washington, DC 20036 This move marks an important step forward […]
Our stories don’t end when we do. The decisions we make today can leave an impact that carries forward: protecting the people and places we care about most. In a time filled with uncertainty, one of the most powerful things we can do is take action to protect what matters most. From standing with Indigenous […]
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