Protect the Amazon rainforest

Last edited 22 October 2010 at 3:03pm

As the largest remaining rainforest on Earth, the Amazon rainforest is one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world; almost half of all known species live in the Amazon. Sadly, it's also experiencing one of the highest rates of deforestation on the planet. While our Amazon campaign has had some remarkable successes over the past few years, there is still much more to do to protect the Amazon.

Campaign updates

One year after nun's murder, Amazon communities are still under threat

On 12 February 2005, Sister Dorothy Strang was assassinated for defending the rights of rural workers in the Amazon. For more than 30 years, she had campaigned...
Posted by admin - 13 February, 2006 - 09:00

One year after nun's murder, Amazon communities are still under threat

On 12 February 2005, Sister Dorothy Strang was assassinated for defending the rights of rural workers in the Amazon. For more than 30 years, she had campaigned...
Posted by admin - 13 February, 2006 - 09:00

Illegal timber imports into Europe: what we are doing to stop this trade

As a major market for tropical hardwood, the European Union plays a key role in the international trade in illegal and destructively sourced timber. Yet,...
Posted by admin - 23 November, 2005 - 09:00

Illegal timber imports into Europe: what we are doing to stop this trade

As a major market for tropical hardwood, the European Union plays a key role in the international trade in illegal and destructively sourced timber. Yet,...
Posted by admin - 23 November, 2005 - 09:00

Drought in the Amazon: are deforestation and climate change to blame?

Deforestation The Amazon rainforest plays a very important role in the production of water vapor across the region. Around half of the area's rainfall...
Posted by admin - 26 October, 2005 - 08:00

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