Make 2026 Your Year of Impact: Conservation Resolutions for the New Year

January 2, 2026

New Year. Renewed Commitment. Join Us.

The start of a new year always brings a quiet moment to take stock of what matters, what we want to stand for, and where we choose to put our energy. As someone who cares deeply about our planet, you already know the difference dedicated individuals can make. As we embrace this fresh chapter and reflect on our resolutions, now is the perfect time to renew your commitment to protecting the world’s most important ecosystem: the Amazon Rainforest.

The Amazon is vital in stabilizing the global climate and home to irreplaceable biodiversity. It influences weather patterns across continents, stores immense amounts of carbon, and holds cultural traditions that have long protected these forests. Your commitment to keeping the Amazon standing helps strengthen this vital work.

Here are a few meaningful ways to turn your resolutions into action this year:

  1. Visit the Amazon: Experiencing the Amazon firsthand can be transformative. If you’re able to, visiting community‑run lodges, research stations, or conservation areas allows you to learn directly from the people who know the forest best. Your presence supports local economies, uplifts community‑led tourism, and deepens your understanding of what’s at stake. Thoughtful, responsible travel can be a powerful way to connect your values with real places and real people. Plan your 2026 visit to our eco-lodges.
  2. Amplify Awareness: One of the most meaningful first steps is helping more people understand why the Amazon matters and why this work matters to you. Consider creating a personal fundraiser and sharing your own connection to Amazon Conservation. A clear goal, a short message, and a photo make your fundraiser feel personal and relevant to your community, and your voice can inspire others to get involved. You can also share credible information and stories from Amazon Conservation to spark conversations and broaden awareness of what’s at stake.
  3. Strengthen Our Roots: Sustained giving is the backbone of long‑term conservation. A monthly gift helps protect forests, support sustainable livelihood opportunities, and advance the research that guides effective action. By joining our Wild Keepers monthly giving program, you become part of a community of nature advocates working together to create steady, reliable impact.
  4. Make a plan for the future. Creating an estate plan is a powerful way to care for the people, pets, places, and causes that matter most. Through our partnership with FreeWill, you can access a trusted, easy‑to‑use platform to create your will at no cost to you today. It’s a simple step that brings peace of mind and ensures your values carry forward. Start your plan today.
  5. Engage and Empower: Indigenous and local communities lead some of the most effective conservation efforts in the Amazon. Supporting programs that provide tools, training, and resources strengthens their ability to protect their forests, families, and livelihoods. Tax‑smart giving options, such as a stock donation, grant from your Donor-Advised Fund, or a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), are a great way to maximize your impact.

By embracing these resolutions and taking intentional steps, you can help make 2026 a year of meaningful progress for the Amazon. Your actions today contribute to a future where this extraordinary forest continues to thrive for generations to come.

Thank you for making conservation part of your year.

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Here’s to a year of action, hope, and lasting impact for the planet!