Amazon Conservation has an extensive history of tracking illegal gold mining in the Peruvian Amazon via our real-time satellite monitoring program, Monitoring of the Andes Amazon Program (MAAP). Over the years, we have continuously expanded our scope across all 9 countries of the Amazon, partnering with numerous local NGOs and civil society organizations who often […]
Over the past few months, we’ve released a series of MAAP reports (MAAP #215 & MAAP #217) that introduced a critical new dataset (Planet’s Forest Carbon Diligence product) that provides wall-to-wall estimates for aboveground carbon, which has allowed us to highlight the highest (peak) aboveground carbon levels in parts of the Amazon. Our newest report, MAAP […]
Last month, we were thrilled to share that we’ll be taking part in one of the world’s most critical conservation summits— the CBD COP16 in Cali, Colombia. As global biodiversity faces unprecedented threats, this event offers a vital platform for shaping solutions to help protect ecosystems and species across the planet. As we dive into […]
In previous reports (MAAP #182, MAAP #219), evidence has shown that mining activities have increased in the Ecuadorian Amazon, drastically affecting protected areas and Indigenous territories. Now, our newest report from MAAP, MAAP #221, provides an in-depth analysis of four protected areas in the Ecuadorian Amazon that are currently threatened by mining activities. Utilizing high-resolution satellite imagery, this […]
Our 2023 Impact Report is here! 2023 was a year full of collaboration and ground-breaking endeavors that have allowed us to push the boundaries of conservation, extending our impact even further and deeper across the Amazon Basin. We are delighted to share our accomplishments with you, our committed community of supporters, and conservationists. Thanks to […]
Earlier this year, we celebrated alongside our Bolivian sister organization Conservación Amazónica – ACEAA Bolivia in the creation of the Arroyo Guarichona Natural Area in July, which now protects 199,435 hectares (492,814.8 acres) of vital natural spaces with savannas, lowland forests, and high biodiversity in Beni, Bolivia. Now, several months later, we’re celebrating again with […]
We are excited to announce that Amazon Conservation will be participating in this year’s COP16: The United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Cali, Colombia! As nations across the globe are beginning to witness the necessity for environmental action, many may still be wondering: what exactly is COP16, and why does this matter? COP16 refers to the […]
Out-of-control fires have been sweeping across the Amazon, coating the skylines of countries such as Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru with thick clouds of ash and smoke, leading to wildlife loss, school and facility closures, flight cancellations, and mass evacuations. Following a series of droughts earlier in the year, what was once a 3-month fire season […]
A series of our previous MAAP reports have demonstrated the emergence and expansion of illegal gold mining deforestation in the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon, particularly in the area surrounding the Punino River, located between the provinces of Napo and Orellana. In our most recent report on this area (MAAP #206), this mining impact had expended into 1,000 hectares (2,471 […]
Did you know that September 5th is International Amazon Rainforest Day? Originally started in Brazil to commemorate the creation of the Province of Amazonas, this day celebrates the global importance and beauty of the Amazon Rainforest and calls for urgent action to protect this vast biodiverse biome. This Amazon Rainforest Day, Amazon Conservation is celebrating the […]