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A Thriving Amazon is a Thriving World

The efforts we make today will create a stronger future for the Andes, Amazon, and beyond.

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Discover the Areas We Protect

Supporting the Indigenous Peoples and lands of the Andes and Amazon means supporting a healthy planet. It’s our goal to keep protected areas full of life—forever.

Finding Bold Solutions for Nature’s Biggest Challenges

It’s time to chart a path forward for the lands, people, and species of the Andes and Amazon. A thriving future is possible if we act now. Our team of experts aims to lead the way.

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New Velo de la Novia Regional Conservation Area Safeguards Yungas and Endangered Species in Ucayali, Peru

The Velo de la Novia Regional Conservation Area in Ucayali, Peru, spans 35,583 acres (14,399.75 hectares) of Peruvian yungas (cloud forest) and humid tropical forest. Velo de la Novia, which translates to “Bride’s Veil,” gets its name from the 275-foot-tall waterfall that crashes onto a smooth rock face within the conservation area.

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