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In Bolivia, a 'conservation mosaic’ gets another (big) piece
In the remote lowland forests of northwestern Bolivia, a small community has taken a big step to protect one of the Amazon’s most biodiverse regions.
February 5, 2024
How one South American country became a lab for conservation
In 1987, Conservation International had a radical idea to reduce Bolivia's debt in exchange for nature conservation. Since then, the country has become a laboratory for the protection of nature, field-testing ideas that would spread around the world.
October 26, 2023
Ecuadorean voters reject oil drilling in Amazon
Following a decade-long fight led by Indigenous activists and environment leaders, Ecuadorians voted decisively to end oil drilling in one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth — a move heralded by supporters as “historic.”
August 23, 2023
At Amazon summit, a milestone on the road to protecting the rainforest
Eight Amazonian nations have agreed to create an alliance to protect the world’s largest rainforest, following decades of rising deforestation and warnings of a “tipping point” that could alter the ecosystem — and Earth’s climate.
August 9, 2023
News spotlight: How Indigenous communities brought a sacred caiman back from the brink
For years, two communities in southeast Colombia have worked to protect the black caiman — the largest predator in the Amazon River basin, which was hunted to near extinction in the area for its highly-prized skin.
May 26, 2023
In Amazon, small towns are a force of nature
Years ahead of schedule, Bolivia has met an ambitious goal to protect 30 percent of its land — and that's thanks in large part to Amazonian towns and villages that are accelerating the pace and scale of conservation in the country.
April 12, 2023
3 reasons for hope for the Amazon
When U.S. President Joseph Biden meets with Brazil’s newly elected president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, in Washington this week, climate change and the fate of the Amazon will be one of the many items of discussion, according to news reports.
February 9, 2023
‘Audacious’ reforestation effort grows in Brazil
A bold initiative to regrow 73 million trees in the Brazilian Amazon has made substantial progress despite some unexpected hurdles, according to an upcoming report.
February 7, 2023
News Spotlight: Indigenous land stewardship key to preserving Amazon carbon sinks
In case you missed it: The Amazon is the ecological jewel of the world, home to nearly 400 billion trees and 10,000 species at risk of extinction. It’s also the world’s largest terrestrial carbon sink. Yet a new report shows those climate benefits are not uniformly distributed.
January 23, 2023
Study: How years of wildfires have devastated the Amazon
For the first time, scientists have quantified the impact these fires have had on animals and plants in the Amazon over the past two decades. And according to their new study published today in Nature, these species are suffering — but there is still time to protect them.
September 1, 2021
Study: Could the Amazon become ground zero for the world’s next pandemic?
If deforestation continues to accelerate, the Amazon could be at risk of becoming ground zero for the world’s next pandemic, according to a study published today.
March 24, 2021
New science: detrimental dams, fishery fears, protection rollbacks
Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent scientific research published by Conservation International experts.
September 10, 2020
Nature meets culture: Voices for nature, a binge-worthy docuseries and more
Here are a few shows, podcasts and more that can help bring nature to life for you, wherever you are.
August 25, 2020
Expert: COVID, climate change create ‘perfect storm’ for Amazon fires
A year after unprecedented fires ravaged the Amazon, the latest data indicate the world’s largest rainforest faces an even higher risk of fires in 2020.
July 7, 2020
Poaching, deforestation reportedly on the rise since COVID-19 lockdowns
Poaching and deforestation in the tropics have increased since COVID-19 restrictions went into effect around the world, according to recent reports from Conservation International field offices.
April 30, 2020
This holiday, give gifts that give back to nature
Here the 6 top picks from Conservation International's 2019 holiday gift guide.
November 27, 2019
Indigenous-led conservation takes center stage in ‘Under the Canopy’
Follow indigenous guide Kamanja Penashekung deep into the forests of Amazonia in Conservation International’s latest virtual reality film.
February 6, 2017
In a first, a drone helps nab illegal logger in Peru
A man was caught illegally cutting down trees in Peru’s Alto Mayo Protected Forest.
May 16, 2018
Ashes to action: 3 things we know about the Amazon fires
Here are 3 takeaways about the Amazon fires from Conservation International scientists.
October 22, 2019
Climate Week: From the Amazon to the oceans
Tuesday’s Climate Week roundup: UN report warns grim future for oceans, marine scientists map out how to prevent that future and leaders discuss building resilience in coastal communities.
September 25, 2019
Climate Week: Youth, morality and the fate of the Amazon
Monday‘s Climate Week roundup: France commits US$ 100 million to a fund to protect the Amazon, religious leaders discuss the ethics of conservation and scientists declare a “planetary emergency.”
September 24, 2019
France backs bold new pact to save Amazon
France has committed US$ 100 million to a new South American-led initiative to protect the Amazon rainforest, with Conservation International pledging an additional US$ 20 million.
September 23, 2019
What is Climate Week? 3 things you need to know
Here are 3 things you need to know about Climate Week 2019.
September 18, 2019
Four questions about the Amazon fires, answered
Conservation International experts explain more about the fires raging through the Amazon.
August 23, 2019
The Amazon is on fire: 5 things you need to know
The Amazon is on fire. Here are 5 things you need to know.
August 22, 2019
On Amazon Day, the 5 stories you need to read
On Amazon Day, here are the five stories you need to read.
September 5, 2017
Peru establishes new national park in the Amazon
Peru established Yaguas National Park in an untouched area of the Amazon.
January 25, 2018
How you can help fight wildfires — from your couch
Firecast Onsight is a new app that uses satellite data to monitor forest fires in near real-time, anywhere in the world.
September 22, 2016
Voices of the Alto Mayo: Women in charge
María Hernández describes her life in the Alto Mayo and how it has changed since she and her sister, Maximila, signed a conservation agreement.
April 3, 2018
Deforested areas in the Amazon vulnerable to loss of legal protections, study finds
Human Nature talked to Conservation International scientists about what their findings about protected areas could mean for the Amazon’s future.
February 13, 2018
As climate warms, Ecuador fights fires with forecasts
An innovative tool combines weather forecasts with fire-tracking systems to create a "fire-weather forecast."
May 22, 2019
Protected areas see recent rise in legal rollbacks: study
New study: Rollbacks of legal protections to protected areas are on the rise.
May 31, 2019
New protected area in Amazon announced
Recently, the Bolivian government established the Bajo Madidi Municipal Conservation and Management Area.
June 4, 2019
Massive reforestation effort puts down roots in Brazilian Amazon
A new project seeks to kickstart a revival for the world’s largest rainforest by planting tens of millions new trees.
September 15, 2017
These 7 maps shed light on most crucial areas of Amazon rainforest
Thirty million people call the Amazonia region home — and they all depend on its forests every day.
January 17, 2017
5 ways indigenous knowledge can solve global problems
The traditional knowledge of indigenous peoples could help address environmental problems that plague the entire planet.
May 9, 2016