Protect the Amazon rainforest

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

Sticky, noisy and remarkable: working in the Amazon jungle

I've just returned from a two week trip to Greenpeace's Amazon office where we were discussing future plans to protect the rainforest. The office is based...
Posted by james - 21 August, 2008 - 15:09 -

Ban on illegal logging of timber in the Brazilian Amazon State of Pará

Following the success of the soya moratorium extension, illegal and destructive logging of timber is in the spotlight in the Amazon. A new agreement signed...
Posted by saunvedan - 21 July, 2008 - 11:43

Time for new EU law to ban illegal timber

Art is a great way of campaigning and that's exactly what our EU unit did at the European Commission's headquarters in Brussels today. A 12 metre...
Posted by saunvedan - 2 July, 2008 - 17:06

Amazon protected from soya growers for another year

We have some truly excellent news to share about the ongoing campaign to protect the Amazon rainforest. The moratorium on deforestation for new...
Posted by saunvedan - 18 June, 2008 - 12:38

Will Brazil's new environment minister save the Amazon?

After losing respected environment minister Marina Silva from his cabinet last week, President Lula of Brazil has filled the gaping hole left by her departure...
Posted by jamie - 21 May, 2008 - 10:27

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