WWF success stories in the Amazon

11 May 2007
WWF-Colombia associate wins Whitley conservation award
WWF-Colombia is very proud to celebrate Dr Fernando Trujillo’s announcement as the Overall Winner of the Whitley Award nature conservation prize for his work to conserve South America’s pink river dolphins. » Read more

07 Mar 2006
New forest law in Brazil helps save the Amazon
WWF welcomes Brazil's new forest law aimed at combating deforestation in the Amazon, while developing the region’s economic potential. » Read more

04 Feb 2006
Better Business, Brighter Future for Peru’s Shipibo-Konibo People
Working with WWF’s Global Forest & Trade Network to achieve certification has brought clear benefits to indigenous communities.

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12 Dec 2005
Students raise funds for the Amazon
The US Earths Birthday Project, WWF and Global Environment Facility joined in a special partnership to support the Amazon Region Protected Areas program and raised US $800,000  to help safeguard the biological treasures of the Brazilian Amazon. » Read more

12 Oct 2005
Bolivia takes the lead in certifying tropical forests
Bolivia has certified more than two million hectares of its forests, making the South American country the world leader in tropical forest certification. » Read more