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.

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Burning pasture in the Amazon

Time to keep promises on protecting the Amazon

Copenhagen, December 2009: amidst the general feeling of disappointment due to the lack of leadership at the UN climate conference, Brazil is responsible for...
Posted by sebastianbock - 25 November, 2011 - 07:00 -

VIDEO: These boots are made for walking (just not all over the Amazon)

Remember the photoshoot we staged outside a fashion industry event in Italy? The one reminding companies that make and use leather that the Amazon is not for...
Posted by jamie - 28 October, 2011 - 17:50

VIDEO: These boots are made for walking (just not all over the Amazon)

Remember the photoshoot we staged outside a fashion industry event in Italy? The one reminding companies that make and use leather that the Amazon is not for...
Posted by jamie - 28 October, 2011 - 17:50
Hot air balloon rises over Manaus in the Amazon, bearing the message 'Stop the c

Rising high to tell Brazilian president to stop the chainsaws

Stephanie Goodwin, a Greenpeace forest campaigner based in Brazil, blogs from the heart of the Amazon.Almost one year ago to the day, Brazilian President Dilma...
Posted by jamie - 28 October, 2011 - 14:00

Giving deforestation the boot at Italian shoe fair

Italian fashion: stylish and sophisticated, but unfortunately may be linked to the destruction of the Amazon rainforest. As cattle ranching is responsible...
Posted by jamie - 19 October, 2011 - 00:00 -

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