Consortium Building Dam in Brazil Investigated

February 26, 2013 | Associated Press

Sao Paulo, Brazil – Federal prosecutors are investigating allegations that the consortium building a huge dam in the heart of the Amazon rain forest spied on an environmental activist group opposed to the dam.More »

The Zápara Language: Nonmaterial World Patrimony May Soon Disappear

February 21, 2013 | Blog Post

Today is International Mother Language Day, a day promoted by UNESCO to recognize the intrinsic value in the diversity of languages across the world and the importance of their conservation for the good of humanity.More »

Brazil Wants More Research on Amazon Gold Mine Before Canadian Company Proceeds

Brazilian government urges more studies on how Belo Sun Mining Corporation’s Volta Grande venture will affect the environment and indigenous peoples.

February 15, 2013 | Toronto Star

The Brazilian government wants to see more research on a massive gold-mining project near the Amazon River before the Canadian firm behind it goes ahead with developments.More »

"To Get the Gold, They Will Have to Kill Every One of Us"

The most-storied warrior tribe in Ecuador prepares to fight as the government sells gold-laden land to China

February 10, 2013 | Salon.com

Three years after Avatar's Quito premiere, declarations of martial readiness are multiplying and gaining volume throughout the tribal territories of Ecuador's mountainous southeast. The warnings bare sharpest teeth in the Shuar country of the Cordillera del Condor, the rain forest mountain range targeted by President Rafael Correa for the introduction of mega-mining.More »

Your Actions Make the Difference for the Xingu and Its People

February 7, 2013 | Blog Post

I am writing on behalf of the magical and mystical Amazon rainforest and the traditional populations that inhabit its sacred places. Last year you followed our battles and supported us, and your actions made a difference.More »

A Raging River

Waves engulf homes and fish turn up dead, while fishermen go hungry. The Santo Antônio hydroelectric dam changed the river and life in Rondônia.

January 24, 2013 | A Pública | Blog Post

"It's going to start", warned a friend who worked on the dam's construction. "The Madeira River is dangerous, it demands respect. The engineers say that they have all the technology, but nothing controls the reaction of this river."More »

The Crystal Method: NOW Is the Time to Support Amazon Watch!

December 18, 2012 | Blog Post

I'm writing with a soulful message from the EDM (electronic dance music) community, straight from the hearts of two ambassadors that have long supported our work – Janine and Ken Jordan.More »

A Cry from the Heart of Pan Amazonia

December 12, 2012 | Blog Post

Last month the sixth Pan Amazon Social Forum brought together hundreds of community leaders, academics, and NGO representatives from across the Amazon to discuss and debate common challenges and forge collaborative solutions.More »

International Day of Action for Justice Now

Keep taking action!

December 11, 2012 | Blog Post

In recognition of the International Day of Human Rights, people all over the world participated in an "International Day of Action for Justice Now" to stop the Belo Monte Dam in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon.More »

Take Action for Justice Now! on December 10th

December 4, 2012 | Blog Post

Right now we are witnessing a critical moment in Brazil's history. Brazil's current energy polices have created glaring setbacks for the rights of indigenous peoples, the environment and Brazilian democracy. It's time to take action for justice.More »