A central part of our mission to empower people includes inspiring young conservationists to take part in protecting the Amazon, which can encourage its long-term conservation for future generations. Throughout the years, our alliance of sister organizations has been working on the ground with local schools and communities, offering programs and educational courses that teach […]
Deep in the southwestern Peruvian Amazon lies an intricate mosaic of terrestrial and aquatic habitats, home to a vast array of wildlife. Within this enclave of biodiversity lies 360,000 acres of our Los Amigos Conservation Concession in the Los Amigos watershed of the Madre de Dios region in Peru. In 2000, Los Amigos was officially […]
Last month, Amazon Conservation officially announced the commencement of a new project titled “Combating Illegal Mining Across the Amazon: Using Cutting-Edge Technology to Take More Effective Action.” The project utilizes a partner network across Amazonian countries to strengthen the capacities of civil society organizations, communities, and local governments to tackle illegal mining. Over the past […]
From rich Brazil nuts and antioxidant-packed açaí berries to the chocolate in your favorite dessert, many of the world’s most beloved flavors have one thing in common: they are sourced from one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. Through our partnership with the Erol Foundation, we have been working with local producers in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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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