This June, Mary McEvoy – our Carbon Programme Manager – visited our partner Nature and Culture in Ecuador (NCE’s) stunning Maycú Reserve in Zamora-Chinchipe Province. During her visit, she encountered first-hand the devastation wrought by illegal gold mines, the dogged determination of those...
We are delighted to announce that our partner Fundación EcoMinga’s Río Anzu Reserve has recently been recognised as an Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measure (OECM). This landmark status – the first of its kind in Ecuador – highlights the reserve’s critical role in protecting wildlife and...
Bolivia recently faced its worst fire season in over 20 years. According to official figures, more than 7 million hectares have been destroyed in 2024 alone. But thanks to a coordinated and well-planned effort, the Ñembi Guasu Conservation and Ecological Importance Area has been protected from the...
At a glance: Jaime Toro, Coordinator of the Amazonian office at Nature and Culture in Ecuador, tells us about his work with Indigenous communities and the Ecuadorian government to create collaborative conservation efforts. Learn about the biggest threats to the Ecuadorian Amazon and how...
One of the most inspiring aspects of our community at World Land Trust is the diversity of our generous donors and the innovative ways they find to support our conservation partners' work. From businesses to musicians to artists, our community is made up of amazing people from all walks of life and...
By Dr Richard Cuthbert, Director of Conservation at World Land Trust COP16 has now concluded in Cali, Colombia, and like many others who attended I’ve been reflecting on the official outcomes of the meeting, as well as some of the main themes that emerged from the numerous side meetings and events...
In this interview, we caught up with Mary McEvoy – our Carbon Programme Manager – to find out more about her recent visit to the project site of our new appeal Protecting the Ecuadorian Amazon. She reflects on the wildlife she encountered, the people she met, and why this is such a fantastic and...
The White-bellied Spider Monkey (Ateles belzebuth) is a remarkable species native to the dense forests of the Amazon. Known for their agility and intelligence, these primates play a crucial role in maintaining the health of the rainforest. However, in Ecuador’s Orellana region, their survival is...
For thousands of years, the Ecuadorian Amazon has been the ancestral home of Indigenous communities. But today, they are under threat from oil exploration, illegal gold mining, the destruction of their sacred sites, and repeated acts of intimidation. But with our appeal, Protecting the Ecuadorian...
By Dr Catherine Barnard, World Land Trust CEO This week delegations from countries around the world head into the sixteenth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP16). The conference is being held this year in Cali, Colombia, which is...
It’s not necessarily an accolade you’d want to have – the Amazon’s smelliest bird. But for the pheasant-sized Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin), there isn’t much choice. Bluntly put, it reeks of manure – a fact that locals, who call it the “stinkbird”, know well. The upside of this unflattering...
The Ecuadorian Amazon is home to Indigenous communities who have been guardians of the forests they live in for generations. In Orellana, one of these communities is El Eden, a Kichwa community of approximately 500 people. El Eden has a thriving Women's Association who are working together to grow...
