Experience the Amazon in Virtual Reality
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A bold plan to protect Amazonia
Amazonia — the forests and wetlands of the Amazon River basin and Guiana Shield in South America — is invaluable to human well-being: We need it to breathe, store carbon and provide critical medicines.
Building on nearly 30 years of working in the Amazon, Conservation International and its partners are pursuing the ambitious goal to achieve zero net deforestation in Amazonia by 2020 to protect essential resources, mitigate climate change and increase prosperity for all people.
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Partnering with indigenous peoples
A critical part of our strategy to achieve zero net deforestation in Amazonia by 2020 includes supporting conservation by indigenous peoples. Partnering with these local stewards of the forest helps build a stronger foundation for long-term sustainable development that improves community well-being; secures forest resources; and protects against the worst impacts of climate change.
At least 20% of Amazonia is under the control of indigenous peoples. Share
Where we work
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The forest behind your perfume
In Venezuela, Conservation International and partners have helped three villages protect forests and find a crucial source of livelihood amid the country’s economic crisis: a little-known yet ubiquitous ingredient in perfumes.
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New hope for farmers facing climate change
In southern Guyana, the Conservation International-supported Rupununi Innovation Fund helps farmers boost their lands’ productivity and build resilience to climate impacts.
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Fighting deforestation in Ecuador
Conservation International partnered with the Ecuadorian government on the Socio Bosque (“Forest Partners”) project, which provides direct economic incentives for landowners and rural communities who voluntarily commit to protecting the forests.
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From illegal logger to forest champion
In northwestern Peru, illegal-logger-turned-conservationist Norbil Becerra opened a hummingbird ecotourism center with money out of his own pocket — and a little help from REDD+, an approach proven to prevent the clearing and burning of tropical forests and the resulting greenhouse gas emissions.
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How a red line eased conflict in Bolivia’s Amazon
After years of dispute on the edge of a national park, Conservation International and government partners helped competing land users find common ground through a map they drew together.
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Brazil’s Kayapó: Stewards of the forest
The Kayapó maintain legal control over 10.6 million hectares (26.2 million acres) of primary tropical forest and savanna in the Amazon. We have been working since 1992 to help them protect their land and traditions by strengthening surveillance as well as establishing small sustainable businesses.
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Go behind the scenes
Go behind the scenes to see how Conservation International used virtual reality to transport you to Earth’s most biodiverse ecosystem.
Not as easy as you might think
How we filmed over the canopy
The first ever VR shots descending – and ascending – a tree
