Amazon Conservation Team

Territorial justice is the reclamation of access to and stewardship and decision-making over ancestral lands, waters, and resources for #indigenouspeoples. Colonization has stolen and decimated #indigenous territory, displacing communities and devastating #ecologies and…

Voices of Indigenous Women and Youth at COP30 At the heart of COP30, three Indigenous voices echo what sustains entire territories: ancestry, resistance, and future. They remind us that their steps carry centuries of knowledge, demand direct climate financing for their…

COP30 is here, but the echoes of the forest resound every day. Read ECHOES, ACT’s digital magazine for COP30 — with articles on forest health, Indigenous rights, and protecting communities in isolation. Available in English, Portuguese, and Spanish: amazonteam.org/echoes-magazin…

🌿Two generations of Indigenous women meet at COP30. This is Mariazinha Baré’s 6th COP and Ednalva Bakairi’s 1st — voices that intertwine to remind the world of what must be heard, discussed, and lived in global climate decisions. We walk alongside them, strengthening Indigenous…

Today, we remember Dr. Jane Goodall, a dear friend, mentor, and member of ACT’s Advisory Board. In this video, our co-founder and vice president, Liliana Madrigal, and board member Denise Castronovo reflect on how Jane’s vision and kindness deeply shaped their own journeys —…

(Portuguese and Spanish below) | What are the expectations for COP30? 🌎 Our Indigenous partners and ACT team members share their hopes for this historic conference — the first ever to take place in the Amazon. Stay tuned as we bring you more voices, stories, and updates from…

(Portuguese and Spanish below) | Day 2 of COP30 has begun! 🌿 We’re here alongside our Indigenous partners, Ednalva Palamido (Bakairi People, Brazil) and Paola Chindoy (Kamëntsa People, Colombia). Stay tuned — we’ll be sharing more updates on our stories! ✊🏾✨ ⸻ O segundo…

In Suriname, on the way to Kanashen, members of our Brazil team had an unforgettable encounter with a giant anaconda! Nature’s wonders are always around the corner. - En Surinam, en camino a Kanashen, ¡miembros de nuestro equipo de Brasil tuvieron un encuentro inolvidable con…

(English below / Español abajo 👇🏽) Estamos chegando para a COP30 e compartilhamos com vocês mais um de nossos eventos na conferência. No dia 12 de novembro, às 16h40, promoveremos o painel "Direitos territoriais e sua contribuição para a conservação, a biodiversidade e a ação…

(Spanish & English below) Glimpses from our recent gathering in Costa Rica. Teams from Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Guianas, and the USA, alongside consultants, donors, and board members, came together to share, connect, and strengthen our collective vision. A highlight…

(Spanish & Portuguese below) Last week in Costa Rica, our teams from Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Guianas, and the USA came together with consultants, donors, and board members to learn, connect, and reflect on ACT’s strategic planning for the years ahead. It was also a…

In Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, our team, board, and guests joined in the field to witness the strength of community-led conservation, where people and ecosystems thrive together🌿 - En la Península de Osa, Costa Rica, nuestro equipo, miembros del consejo y aliados se reunieron…

(Spanish & Portuguese below) The rainforest reminds us how beautifully nature works together 💚 When we care for it, we care for every life it shelters. - La selva tropical nos recuerda lo hermosa que es la forma en que la naturaleza trabaja unida 💚 Cuando la cuidamos,…

Join Us for a Special Screening in San Francisco We are excited to invite you to the screening of The Intangible Zone at the Green and Environmental Film Festival, happening Friday, October 24, at 6:00 PM at the 4 Star Theater in San Francisco. Set deep in the Colombian Amazon,…

🐝 Today is Brazil’s National Bee Day! Celebrate with us and learn about our stingless bee meliponiculture projects across ACT programs. 🌿 See how these amazing bees support forests, communities, and culture: amazonteam.org/amazonian-honey - 🐝 Hoje é o Dia Nacional da Abelha no…

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall, a visionary scientist, conservationist, and founder of the Jane Goodall Institute. As a member of our Advisory Board, she inspired our work and reminded us of the profound connection between people and the natural world.…

Our 2024 Annual Report is here, and it’s filled with stories of hope, resilience, and impact. At ACT, we believe people are at the heart of protecting the Earth. This year, together with Indigenous and local communities, we secured millions of acres of rainforest, strengthened…

It began with a call from Indigenous leaders. Nearly 30 years later, our partnership has helped protect 3.2M acres of reserves 🛖, benefiting over 89,000 people. - Comenzó con un llamado de líderes Indígenas. Casi 30 años después, nuestra alianza ha ayudado a proteger 1.3…

From Climate Week NYC | Territorios indígenas, áreas protegidas y fronteras extractivas en la Amazonía 🌿 Our team joined an important conversation on the future of Amazonian territories and the challenges at the intersection of conservation and extractive pressures. Panelists…

Join us during Climate Week NYC for a special screening of Intangible Zone — an immersive experience into the heart of the Amazon and the knowledge of its Indigenous guardians. 📅 RSVP is required to attend. Reserve your spot now! (Free event) Link: eventbrite.com/e/journey-to-t……

Releasing newly hatched olive ridley sea turtles at our field station on Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula. Our Ancestral Tides initiative partners with 18 Indigenous and local communities in Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama and Colombia to protect sea turtles and their habitats. We’ve…