The Peruvian night monkey has never before been studied in the wild. But new research shows that protecting forests – even small fragments – is vital to the species’ survival.
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Disney buys $3.5M in REDD credits from rainforest conservation project in Peru
Disney bought 437,000 VCUs (verified carbon units) issued by the Alto Mayo Initiative, a project that aims to protect 2.8 million hectares of tropical forest in northeastern Peru.
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Scientists discover two new remarkably-colored lizards in the Peruvian Amazon
They are of the genus Enyalioides </ em> and are poorly known reptiles with only 10 described species found in Central and South America.
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Andean Community of Nations presents documentary Our Amazon
The audiovisual work seeks to recognize and highlight the strategic importance of the Amazon to the world’s sustainable development.
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Relative of the ‘penis snake’ discovered in South America
A new species of caecilian – a worm-like amphibian – has been discovered in the rainforests of French Guiana.
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Conflict zones have higher deforestation rates in the Amazon
Areas in the Amazon where there is conflict over land tenure have higher deforestation rates than places where land rights are secure, finds a new study.
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Ecuador auctions off Amazon to Chinese oil firms
Indigenous groups claim they have not consented to oil projects, as politicians visit Beijing to publicise bidding process.
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China’s exploitation of Latin American natural resources raises concern
The growing demand from China for raw materials cause fear in Latin America, by degradation which it promotes.
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Brazilian chief uses technology to help save his tribe and curb deforestation
The chief of the Surui people once hunted with a bow and arrow. Now, Chief Almir Surui uses technology as his weapon in bid to save pristine forest.
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After decades of turning a blind eye, Peru declares state of emergency due to oil contamination in Amazon
The government has declared an environmental state of emergency after finding elevated levels of lead, barium, and chromium in the Pastaza River in the Amazon jungle.