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

Amazon deforestation drops, but doesn’t stop

You'll no doubt be pleased to hear that deforestation rates in the Amazon have fallen, according to figures from the government of Brazil. The National...
Posted by jamie - 3 December, 2010 - 12:12 -

Amazon deforestation drops, but doesn’t stop

You'll no doubt be pleased to hear that deforestation rates in the Amazon have fallen, according to figures from the government of Brazil. The National...
Posted by jamie - 3 December, 2010 - 12:12 -

Amazon soya moratorium renewed for another year

All is not doom and gloom in Brazil. The soya moratorium, which Greenpeace helped establish in 2006, has been renewed for another 12 months, which means...
Posted by jamie - 9 July, 2010 - 15:23

Amazon soya moratorium renewed for another year

All is not doom and gloom in Brazil. The soya moratorium, which Greenpeace helped establish in 2006, has been renewed for another 12 months, which means...
Posted by jamie - 9 July, 2010 - 15:23

New Amazon forest law comes one step closer

While the EU has just voted to ban illegal timber, yesterday Brazil came a step closer to severely weakening the forest code which has helped protect the...
Posted by jamie - 7 July, 2010 - 17:27 -

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