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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 Chone Municipal Conservation and Sustainable Use Area Protects Over a Quarter Million Acres of Tropical Forests and Wetlands in Coastal Ecuador

On June 11, 2025, the Municipal Government of Chone established the Chone Conservation and Sustainable Use Area in Manabí, Ecuador. The new area in total spans 588,110 acres (238,000 hectares), with 257,817 acres (104,345 hectares) designated as a strategic conservation area. The strategic conservation area includes intact forest and water sources that supply the Chone municipality and support essential ecosystem functions.

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