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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Samba drummer outside the Brazilian embassy in London

Amazon devastation delayed as vote on Brazil's new forest law postponed

The next stage of voting on Brazil’s new Forest Code – which could have devastating impacts on the Amazon - has been once again postponed before going to...
Posted by Laura Kenyon - 15 December, 2011 - 15:59

Save the Amazon, veto the new Forest Code

We are edging closer to an "ecological calamity" in the Amazon rainforest and a vote in the Brazilian senate has pushed us closer to the brink. Yesterday,...
Posted by Laura Kenyon - 7 December, 2011 - 14:49

Global protests as new Forest Code threatens Amazon rainforest

Last week, senators in Brazil approved a text that condemns the Brazilian forests, a deal between government and agribusiness made in back rooms and secret...
Posted by Nathalia Clark - 29 November, 2011 - 17:55
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 Sebastian Bock - 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

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