The threatening effects of hydroelectric plants for Amazonian fishes
The connections between Andes and Amazonas rivers are getting lost. At all, 142 dams endanger more than 600 species of…
The Living Colombia Report: a new tool for conservation in a megadiverse country
If you’re interested in conservation, you’ll also be interested in Colombia. The country has more species of birds and amphibians…
The Amazon is approaching a point of no return – but it’s not too late
According to a new study, if deforestation goes beyond 20 percent of its original spread, the Amazon Rainforest will have…
School, health center, community center: WWF-Brasil invests in reform of structures to improve the life of Amazonian community
ver the next few months, almost $240,000 Reais will be invested in the improvement of six public facilities: the school,…
Hydro Alunorte company gets amerced by IBAMA for $20 million Reais and has its premises in Pará escheated
Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA) specialists carried out an on-site survey on Tuesday (Feb, 27th) and…
Federal Court of Brazil gives support for irregular deforestation
“Decision punishes who followed the rules”, reckon WWF-Brasil’s Public Policy coordinator The Federal Court of Brazil closed on Wednesday (28th,…
Federal Court in Brazil may decide the future of Conservation Unities
The Court’s decision may make a way to reduce or the end, by Provisional Measure, of the protected zones around…
Bolivia improves decision making for sustainable hydropower planning
On December 8th and 9th in the city of La Paz, the Bolivian Ministry of the Environment and Water with support from…
Acre’s environmental regularization program advances with the engaging of civil society and reforestation actions
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International Cooperation to Improve Protected Areas Management in the Guianas
WWF supports the call for the more systematic sharing of knowledge, work experiences, successes and challenges across the Guiana Shield…