Blog Posts

A Return to Ulupuwene: Indigenous-Led Conservation in Brazil

May 7, 2025

Ulupuwene, within the Batovi Indigenous Territory of Brazil, has a special place in the heart of ACT. It is a small community of courageous Waura…

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Meet the Amazon Tapir: The Rainforest’s Gentle Giant

April 26, 2025

Every April 27, we celebrate World Tapir Day—a chance to shine a spotlight on one of the Amazon’s most unique and underappreciated animals: the tapir. …

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Finding Climate Optimism in the Amazon this Earth Day 

April 22, 2025

Earth Day, celebrated this Tuesday, is a global reminder to reflect on the health of our planet. And right now, there’s no sugarcoating it—the biosphere’s…

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The Jaguar: Guardian of the Amazon 

April 15, 2025
Jaguar

In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, one elusive and powerful creature reigns supreme—the jaguar. Known as el tigre in much of South America, the…

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Colombia Makes History: Legal Protection for Indigenous Peoples in Isolation

April 14, 2025
Isolated indigenous peoples long house aerial view in the Colombian Amazon

Colombia Makes History: Legal Protection for Isolated Indigenous peoples in Colombia In a groundbreaking move, the Colombian government has taken an unprecedented step to protect Indigenous…

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The Unresolved Fight For Indigenous Land Rights In Suriname: UPDATE

April 1, 2025
Wuta, Trio man from the indigenous village of Kwamalasamutu in southern Suriname.

UPDATE: A Critical Moment  With just over a month left in the current government’s term, recent legislative changes in Suriname threaten to halt enormous momentum…

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Why Indigenous Land Rights Matter: A Powerful Message from the Amazon 

March 17, 2025
Telma Taurepang singing

An Indigenous Voice at a Global Event Imagine standing in front of some of the world’s most powerful business leaders and telling them they need…

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The Amazon Rainforest: Fascinating Facts About Its Importance and Biodiversity

February 28, 2025
Winding river through the Colombian Amazon Rainforest

The Amazon Rainforest represents one of the most vital ecosystems on Earth, home to an incredible variety of plants, animals, and indigenous tribes. As the…

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The Unresolved Fight For Indigenous Land Rights In Suriname

February 25, 2025
Wuta, Trio man from the indigenous village of Kwamalasamutu in southern Suriname.

In recent years, indigenous communities across the Americas have fought hard to protect their land. From Standing Rock in the U.S. to protests in Brazil,…

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Stingless Beekeeping: A Sweet Solution for Culture and Community

February 25, 2025

Sustainable Stingless Beekeeping for Conservation In the heart of Suriname, Colombia and Brazil, sustainable stingless beekeeping for conservation is doing more than just producing honey—it’s…

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