A new methodology to quantify reduction emissions from deforestation, was developed by the Amazonas Sustainable Foundation (FAS) and partners. Read it here! More »
Bolsa Floresta Program values and compensates traditional populations and indigenous people - the forest keepers - for their roles in the conservation of vegetation, rivers, lakes and creeks. More »
Discover the Conservation Units of Amazonas using Google Maps tool. Download the definition file for Google Earth too. More »
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Amazon deforestation doesn't make communities richer, better educated, or healthier A new study finds Amazon deforestation fails to sustain long-term economic growth for rural populations. The findings come as development interests in Brazil push for government support to bolster infrastructure projects and agricultural expansion inMore »
Billion dollar jungle Stopping tropical deforestation is part of the struggle against climate change. Developing countries expect rich nations to help pay for it. But will human rights be respected when megabucks are on offer?More »
Profit obtained by preservation in the Amazon By avoiding deforestation, Juma Sustainable Development Reserve Project provides infra-structure such as education and technologyMore »
Sustainable Development Reserve of Uatumã citizens from the Sustainable Development Reserve of Uatumã received Lucas Mill´s training in order to improve wood processing for future constructions inside the reserveMore »