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 […]| Amazon Conservation Association
As we continue to grow and deepen our impact across the Amazon Basin, we’re excited to share that Amazon Conservation Association’s Washington, DC office is moving to a new home. You can find us at:1025 Connecticut Ave NW., Suite 415Washington, DC 20036.| Amazon Conservation Association
As we continue to grow and deepen our impact across the Amazon Basin, we’re excited to share that Amazon Conservation Association’s Washington, DC office is moving to a new home. Starting August 1, 2025, you can find us at: 1025 Connecticut Ave NW., Suite 415 Washington, DC 20036 This move marks an important step forward […] The post New Office, Same Mission: Amazon Conservation Is Moving appeared first on Amazon Conservation Association.| Amazon Conservation Association
Our stories don’t end when we do. The decisions we make today can leave an impact that carries forward: protecting the people and places we care about most. In a time filled with uncertainty, one of the most powerful things we can do is take action to protect what matters most. From standing with Indigenous […] The post Make a Will Month: Your Legacy Can Help Keep the Amazon Standing appeared first on Amazon Conservation Association.| Amazon Conservation Association
On July 21, Amazon Conservation and our sister organization, Conservación Amazónica-ACCA, partnered with FENAMAD – Native Federation of the Madre de Dios River and Tributaries (Federación Nativa del Río Madre de Dios y Afluentes) to lead the “Training in Technological Tools and Satellite Monitoring in Indigenous Communities” in Puerto Maldonado, Peru, focused on satellite monitoring […] The post Transferring Tech, Empowering Guardians: How Indigenous Communities are Monitoring The...| Amazon Conservation Association
Every day, throughout the Amazon rainforest, forest rangers rise before dawn. They lace up their boots, check their gear, and set out into one of the most biodiverse, as well as threatened, ecosystems on Earth. On World Ranger Day (July 31), we honor their commitment to safeguarding nature, often under difficult and dangerous conditions.| Amazon Conservation Association
By contributing to the efforts of Amazon Conservation through our monthly Wildkeepers giving program, you join our supporters taking a stand for nature.| Amazon Conservation Association
See how you can make an impact and contribute to a thriving Amazon today.| Amazon Conservation Association
Amazon Conservation partners with local and international businesses to further our common mission of protecting the western Amazon.| Amazon Conservation Association
Establishing centers for research and development to bolster livelihoods of local Amazonian fruit producers.| Amazon Conservation Association
Local families and communities – many Indigenous – are bearing the brunt of extreme climate events, such as drought, floods, and fires, forcing them to adapt fast to changing conditions. At this moment, the Amazon is facing a severe drought that is impacting the health of the forests and local wildlife, increasing fire risk, and […]| Amazon Conservation Association
From the roots of an açaí palm to the canopy where monkeys swing and toucans call, the Amazon is alive with food — not just for the animals that call it home, but for people around the world. On World Rainforest Day (June 22nd), we’re honoring the vital connection between forests and food. In the […]| Amazon Conservation Association
We’re proud to announce that we’ve earned the 2025 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition for nonprofit accountability and openness! At Amazon Conservation, we believe that protecting the Amazon rainforest goes hand in hand with building trust. That’s why we make it a priority to share clear, comprehensive information about who […] The post Amazon Conservation Earns 2025 Candid Platinum Seal for Nonprofit Transparency appeared first on Amazon Conservati...| Amazon Conservation Association
Seeing the drastic effects that deforestation has had on the Amazon, many Amazonian nations have begun to coordinate responses for stronger environmental protection, resulting in increased political and financial commitments for conservation initiatives in the Amazon. In 2023’s Belém Declaration (an agreement signed by leaders across 8 Amazonian countries to promote regional cooperation and strengthen […]| Amazon Conservation Association
Amazon Conservation unites science, innovation, and people to protect the greatest forest on Earth, by empowering local people, protecting wild places, and putting science and technology to work.| Amazon Conservation Association
We innovate by applying the latest in science and technology to our conservation work and managing a premier network of conservation hubs dedicated to conservating the rainforest.| Amazon Conservation Association
Last week, staff members from our Alliance, comprised of Amazon Conservation, Conservación Amazónica – ACCA, and Conservación Amazónica – ACEAA attended the 15th Annual meeting of the Governors’ Climate & Forests Task Force (GCF Task Force) in Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil. The event this year set up essential discussions regarding the co-construction of a New […] The post GCF Task Force: Making Conservation Connections for a New Forest Economy in the Amazon appeared first on Amazon ...| Amazon Conservation Association
Last week, Amazon Conservation Co-Founder Dr. Adrian Forsyth joined our Peruvian sister organization, Conservación Amazónica-ACCA, for a special event to celebrate the launch of the Spanish edition of his book, Tropical Nature (Naturaleza Tropical), which transforms the ecological complexity of tropical forests into captivating stories about nature that Forsyth witnessed himself during various expeditions throughout […]| Amazon Conservation Association
As gold prices continue to increase, small-scale gold mining activity continues to be one of the major deforestation drivers across the Amazon, often targeting remote areas and impacting carbon-rich primary forests. These mining activities are presumed to be illegal based on their location in conservation areas (such as protected areas and Indigenous territories) and outside […] The post MAAP Update: Using AI to Detect Gold Mining Deforestation in the Amazon appeared first on Amazon Conserv...| Amazon Conservation Association
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 Association
Wayqecha Cloud Forest Biological Station| Amazon Conservation Association
Experience the Andean Amazon up close at our conservation hub near Manu National Park in Peru| Amazon Conservation Association
Researchers, birders, and tourists alike can experience the Amazon up close and learn about one of the world's greatest biomes at our conservation hub in Peru.| Amazon Conservation Association
Amazon Conservation’s biological research stations have housed several studies over the past two decades and have even contributed to the discovery of various new species, such as Noble’s pygmy frog, Sabin’s glass frog, and nine new beetle species. These stations offer a gateway for students and researchers to deepen their knowledge of species, habitats, and […]| Amazon Conservation Association
Thank you for honoring nature with us this Earth Month! Throughout April, we are stepping outside and taking the time to appreciate all the beautiful flora and fauna that surrounds us. In line with appreciating our environment this Earth Month, we are asking our supporters to help us protect the incredible biodiversity of one of […]| Amazon Conservation Association