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Advance Conservation in the Greatest Wild Forest on the Planet

Help protect wild places, empower people, and put science and technology to work

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Uniting science, people, and innovation for a thriving Amazon.

Amazon Conservation has been at the forefront of conservation work in the Amazon for over 20 years. Now more than ever, there is an urgent need to protect this important natural area – both for our planet’s future as well as a healthier present for those that call the Amazon home today.

Why Protect the Amazon

The Challenge: More than half of the Amazon may be destroyed by 2030. The forest is now reaching its tipping point.

Despite its globally-acknowledged importance, unchecked deforestation is taking the Amazon closer to its “tipping point” where it will no longer be able to generate its own rainfall and support its ecosystems.

By combining our boots-on-the-ground approach with the latest in science and technology, as well as working to empower local peoples, governments, and indigenous communities, we are making a difference to save the Amazon.

Why Protect the Amazon

Our Solution: A holistic approach to keep the Amazon standing

Protecting Wild Places

We safeguard the most biodiverse place on Earth, home to irreplaceable habitats and wildlife.

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Empowering People

We partner with and support local people in protecting their forests while improving their quality of life.

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Putting Science and Technology to Work

We apply the latest in science and technology to innovate how conservation is done.

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Reforestation and Governance Protects Critical Water Sources For Local Communities

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77,000 Native Species Planted to Restore Montane Forest Ecosystems in Peru

This month marks the successful planting of 77,000 native species in Challabamba, Peru to restore montane forest ecosystems degraded by forest fires or ranching, and to ensure the protection of essential ecosystem resources for local communities. Some of the native species planted are categorized as threatened on the IUCN Red List, such as Polylepis pauta […]

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