WHERE WE ARE

WHY THE AMAZON?

The forest of the Amazon River basin is central to life on Earth

It is a powerful ally in the fight against climate change.
It’s unique, and it is threatened. 

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Indigenous peoples, traditional communities: a precious cultural diversity
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Facts

Good News

Half of the planet’s rainforests have already disappeared. The Amazon remains the largest on the planet. 

The good news is that 80% of it is still standing, making our challenge possible.

About us

20 YEARS IN THE FIELD

Our commitment is the long-term protection of the Amazon, its forest and its diversity

We operate in areas of intact forest, in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon.
We support the native people, the forest  guardians, to defend their environment, culture and traditions. As we spread their word.

what we do

WE PROTECT OUR FOREST

2018

Jauaperi EXTRACTIVE Reserve

600,000 hectares of untouched forest, plucked from deforestation and protected forever

In 2018, together with the native population of the Rio Jauaperi, a tributary of the Rio Negro, one of the main tributaries of the Amazon, we achieved the creation of an important protected area, with an extension more than half the size of Jamaica.

600,000 hectares of untouched forest, plucked from deforestation and long-term protected, learn more about the Jauaperi Extractive Reserve. 

COMMON GOALS

WE CHANGE THE WORLD, WITH SMALL ACTIONS

Our interventions follow the path indicated by the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We participate in the global challenge for a fairer world, a healthier planet and a less uncertain future.

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WHAT WE CAN DO TOGETHER

it's TIME TO TAKE ACTION. AND WE OFFER YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO IT

We are the opportunity you were looking for. Join us to contribute to the battle in defence of the Amazon and its peoples, counter the climate crisis, guarantee the health of our planet and offer humanity a future.

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Battles need people.
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DONATE NOW

Battles need funds.
Make a donation and you will be with us every day, actively, in the field.

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Battles need people.
Experience the Amazon and get to know its guardians.

Companies

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You will receive a Personalized Certificate with the dedication you want, the photo and the geographical coordinates of the tree you have chosen to protect.

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Articles from our blog

Gambrinus Mazzotti Award: Special Recognition to Emanuela Evangelista for Her Work in the Amazon 


On November 16th 2024, the award ceremony for the Gambrinus Mazzotti Literary Prize, in the “Sala Borsa” of the Chamber of Commerce of Treviso-Belluno | Dolomiti took place. 

The Gambrinus Mazzotti Literary Prize, a prestigious award dedicated to topics such as mountains, exploration, travel, ecology, landscape, traditional crafts, and Venetian culture through the “Window on the Veneto” section, is promoted by the Giuseppe Mazzotti Literary Prize Association. This initiative honors Giuseppe Mazzotti, a multifaceted intellectual from Treviso: writer, mountaineer, gastronome, and defender of Venetian villas, as well as a longtime advisor to the Italian Touring Club. 

This year, the Special Jury Prize “Ulderico Bernardi” was awarded to Emanuela Evangelista, biologist and author of the book “Amazzonia. Una vita nel cuore della foresta”. Evangelista, who lives in the world’s largest rainforest, was recognized for “her ability to remind us that there is not just one Amazon.” The award highlights her talent in narrating a complex and unique reality, honoring not only her personal experience but also the importance of protecting one of the planet’s most precious ecosystems. 

“Indeed, there is the forest, but there are also areas with greater human and agricultural presence, including large-scale soy cultivation and livestock farming. There is also a multitude of people who live in the forest and strive to preserve its biodiversity because they call the Amazon their home. This book is further praised for spotlighting the invaluable work that the author has been carrying out in the Amazon for over 20 years, reminding us that while we can travel to learn, the time has come to travel to build a different future for our planet and for all of us.” 

“Here in the Amazon, you can truly feel the interdependence that creates the natural community,” the author emphasized in a video message recorded from her stilt house in the heart of the rainforest, “and it is something we often forget in our urban contexts.” 

Information about the book – in Italian 

Twenty years of Amazônia: a commitment to biodiversity and sustainability

This year, Amazônia celebrates twenty years of dedicated efforts to protect the Amazon and promote sustainable development for local communities. This milestone represents not only the completion of two decades of work but also a testament to the determination that has driven us to face and overcome each challenge along the way.

 

Our achievements

Over these years, Amazônia ETS has achieved significant milestones. We have initiated and strengthened conservation projects that have helped preserve key areas of the Amazon rainforest, safeguarding a natural heritage of immeasurable value. Thanks to collaboration with researchers, local communities, and international organizations, we have been able to develop environmental monitoring programs, natural resource management, and biodiversity protection, all essential for maintaining the balance of the Amazon ecosystem.

In the educational field, our awareness and training programs have reached a great number of people, drawing attention to the importance of adopting sustainable practices. We firmly believe that environmental conservation cannot exist without education, and we are proud to have inspired new generations to care for nature and defend their planet.

 

The challenges and difficulties overcome

The journey of Amazônia has not been without obstacles. Over the last twenty years, we have faced complex situations, economic difficulties, and challenges tied to the context in which we operate. Our mission has demanded tenacity and the ability to adapt quickly to changes, without ever losing sight of our goal: to protect the Amazon and support the communities that inhabit it.

 

A look to the future

We look to the future with hope and determination. In the coming years, we want to strengthen and expand our projects, focusing on new initiatives that can ensure sustainable resource management and greater autonomy for local communities. The environmental and social challenges ahead require a joint effort and collaboration from all who share our values.

We will strive to establish new partnerships with local and international organizations to extend our reach and offer ever more innovative and sustainable solutions.

 

Thanks to our supporters

This twentieth anniversary is an opportunity to thank all those who have supported us and believed in our mission. Without the contribution and trust of our partners and supporters, none of this would have been possible. Our commitment is also dedicated to you, with the hope of continuing, together, to work for the protection of the Amazon.

 

The road is still long, but each step brings us closer to our goal: a world where the rainforest and its communities can thrive.

Photo by Carla Oliveira

Emanuela Evangelista is the winner of the second edition of Campiello Natura – Venice Gardens Foundation Award

Emanuela Evangelista has been announced as the winner of the second edition of the Campiello Natura – Venice Gardens Foundation Award for her book “Amazzonia. Una vita nel cuore della foresta” (Editori Laterza).

The award ceremony will take place on Saturday 21 September at the Gran Teatro La Fenice in Venice, during the final evening of the 62nd edition of the Campiello Award. The award will be presented by Adele Re Rebaudengo, President of the Venice Gardens Foundation.
The Campiello Natura – Venice Gardens Foundation Award, born from the synergy between the Il Campiello Foundation and the Venice Gardens Foundation, celebrates literature that explores the urgent need to re-establish a harmonious balance with nature.

Through the evocative power of the written word, the award aims to inspire respectful dialogues and conscious reflections, in an era in which nature is seriously threatened.The Jury of Literature of the Campiello Award has awarded Emanuela Evangelista for its passionate and scientifically documented testimony on the current situation of the Amazon. The work denounces the dangers of deforestation and the irresponsible use of natural resources, combining the objectivity of the scientist with the passion of the activist. The book gives voice not only to measurable data, but also to the growing self-awareness of indigenous populations, making it a reportage of great relevance.

Emanuela Evangelista will be present at the award ceremony on Saturday 21 September and will take part in a series of subsequent meetings, where she will have the opportunity to explore the themes of her book and dialogue with the public.

Monday 23 September at 6.00 pm, Royal Gardens of Venice Adele Re Rebaudengo, President of the Venice Gardens Foundation presents the book together with the author.

Tuesday 24 September at 6.30 pm Villa da Schio, Castel Gomberto – Vicenza. Giustino Mezzalira, director of the research and agroforestry management section of Veneto Agricoltura, will dialogue with the author.

Tuesday 1 October at 5.30 pm at Bosco in Città – Giardino d’Acqua in Milan. Words in the garden: the journalist Emanuela Rosa-Clot will present the book together with the author. The meeting, organized in collaboration with the magazine Gardenia, will be held at Bosco in città to celebrate the 50th anniversary of a large green lung, created in 1974 on the initiative of Italia Nostra on land granted by the Municipality of Milan.

Sunday 6 October at 10 am at the Botanical Garden in Lucca as part of the PianetaTerra festival, Emanuela Evangelista will hold the conference entitled ‘The wild road. Stories of humans and non-humans.

Monday 7 October at 6 pm Libreria Panisperna 220 in Rome the journalist Lino Lombardi will present the book together with the author.

 

Learn about the book here (in Italian).

 

The Amazon and its crucial role in the context of climate change

The Amazon, the largest rainforest in the world, is a vital biome for our planet.

Known for its incredible biodiversity and as a significant carbon sink, this region plays a key role in the global climate balance. However, the Amazon is under increasing threat due to global warming and human activities, such as deforestation and mining.

The Amazon rainforest, which is home to 13% of all terrestrial trees and the world’s longest river, the Amazon River, is losing ground at an alarming rate. About 18% of the original forest cover has already disappeared, equivalent to an area twice the size of Germany. This deforestation not only destroys vital habitats but also releases enormous amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, further accelerating climate change.

The soil and vegetation of the forest contain over 150 billion tons of carbon, which is released as carbon dioxide when the forest is cut down. Additionally, human activity also contributes to the emission of other greenhouse gases, such as nitrous oxide and methane, which further aggravate the problem. These gases not only warm the planet but also alter the ocean current system, of which the Amazon is a fundamental component, contributing with one-fifth of the global freshwater discharge.

The loss of the Amazon rainforest has devastating consequences not only for local biodiversity but also for the global climate balance. Scientists estimate that we could be just 15-30 years away from the point of no return, a moment when Amazonian ecosystems will collapse irreversibly, transforming the rainforest into a dry environment, similar to a savanna.

This scenario would have catastrophic repercussions for the global climate, with effects including an increase in global temperatures, changes in precipitation patterns, and a higher frequency of extreme weather events. Preserving the Amazon is therefore crucial not only for local populations and biodiversity but for the entire planet.

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