Information and insights about the vast Amazon Rainforest, the earth's largest tropical rainforest, located predominantly in Brazil.
In the heart of the Amazon, several organizations are working tirelessly to protect the region and its diverse inhabitants. One such centre is the Centro de Medicina Indígena Bahserikowi, dedicated to indigenous medicine.
Another organization, Amazônia de Pé, is also making a significant impact. They strive to defend the Amazon, with a strong online presence at www.amazoniadepe.org.br and on Twitter as @amazoniadepe.
The editorial board of the Brazilian Amazon Atlas, a groundbreaking atlas produced by a majority of authors from different parts of the Amazon, includes notable figures such as Aiala Colares, Angela Mendes, Elaíze Freitas, João Paulo Tukano, José Héder Benatti, Karina Penha, Kátia Brasil, and Marcela Vecchione.
The German political foundation, Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, is also supporting these efforts. They seek to promote dialogue on various issues surrounding resistance in the Amazon region, including human rights, the rights of Indigenous peoples, biodiversity, agroecology, climate justice, and flying rivers.
A recording of a recent event, titled "The Amazon speaks: Imaginaries and Realities," is available for those interested in learning more about the atlas and the issues facing the Amazon.
Several organizations are collaborating with the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung for the defense of the peoples and territories of the Amazon. These include the Forschungs- und Dokumentationszentrum Chile-Lateinamerika e.V. (FDCL), the Klima-Bündnis, and Misereor, specifically in the context of climate politics and indigenous rights related to the Amazon region.
The Amazon is increasingly being recognised as a crucial region in seeking solutions for the imminent climate collapse, both for carbon absorption and adaptation to the global civilizational crisis. However, the region has undergone significant changes, integrating various developments with resilience, but new threats are emerging due to mining, infrastructure projects, agribusiness production models, and monocultures. These new threats are depleting natural resources and pose a turning point for the Amazon.
Organizations such as the Comitê Chico Mendes, Instituto Mãe Crioula, Amazônia Real, Clínica de Direitos Humanos da Amazônia (CIDHA), and ReExisterra are all working to defend the Amazon and its inhabitants.
The Brazilian Amazon Atlas, aiming to deconstruct stereotypes about the region and provide a new perspective from the region's diverse inhabitants, is available in both Portuguese and English. The first COP to be held in the Amazon region is COP 30.
The Amazon region has been named "Amazon" since the 16th century by Spanish captain Francisco de Orellana, derived from Greek mythology. However, it's important to note that the region has been home to indigenous peoples for thousands of years, and nicknames that do not acknowledge this fact are inaccurate.
For those interested in learning more about the Amazon and its current state, the Brazilian Amazon Atlas provides a comprehensive and locally-informed resource. The focus is turning towards the Indigenous and traditional peoples of the Amazon, who have preserved the region through essential multi-species interaction despite constant threats. By supporting these organisations, we can help ensure the Amazon's preservation for future generations.
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