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.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
