Join Us In Saving the Last Corridor of Life in Bolivian Amazon!

Right now, a crucial 30,019-hectare Amazon forest in Bolivia – the last corridor connecting the dry forests of Chiquitania with the rest of the Amazon basin – is under imminent threat. For over 25 years, a European family company managed this forest under FSC certification, but they have now signed a preliminary sales agreement with one of Brazil’s largest soy agribusinesses. If finalized, this would mean illegal conversion into agricultural land for soy fields and cattle pasture – devastating not only for the forest and its wildlife, but also for Indigenous nations in Lomerío and Monte Verde, and for the wider Chiquitania region where more than 250,000 people already face water stress.
Time is running out to save this crucial forest in the Bolivian Amazon — home to jaguars, unique biodiversity, and Indigenous heritage. Join us in taking action before it’s too late!
Here is a recent article on the subject from Nomadas Magazine — or click here to download the article in English or in Spanish.

The maps above show the location of the threatened forest in Bolivia, the alarming deforestation surrounding it, and its role as the last forested corridor connecting Indigenous territories of Monte Verde (970,000 ha) and Lomerío (265,000 ha).

Scientists warn that the loss of this corridor would not only accelerate degradation and drought in Chiquitanía but also trigger cascading impacts accross the Amazon.

Prof. Johan Rockström, Director of the Potsdam Institute, confirmed by Prof. Carlos Nobre, Co-chair of the Science Panel for the Amazon (SPA), state that:
– “The loss of this forest would lead to accelerated degradation and drought in Chiquitania, which would risk leading to negative effects on other parts of the Amazon rainforest and affect water supply for communities downwind.”
– “If we lose the forests along the southeastern borders of the rainforest, it will spill over into other parts of the Amazon forest, as well as affect the freshwater supply further south (through ‘atmospheric rivers’). So, the consequences could be large and permanent.”

Representatives of one of the Indigenous communities in Lomerio

The Last Corridor of Life is home to jaguars, unique biodiversity, and sacred archaeological heritage of the Monkoxi Indigenous People of Lomerío – now under urgent threat.

Some snapshots from activities during and after Stockholm 50

From Stockholm 50 to Global Youth Action

Protecting the Amazon is not only about safeguarding forests and Indigenous Peoples’ rights – it is also part of a much larger global movement for climate justice.

In collaboration with partners, we brought 20 children and youths from Most Affected People and Areas (MAPA) in Africa, Latin America and Asia to Stockholm 50. Together with the Youth Task Force, they helped amplify the voices of young people and increase pressure on delegates to commit to real change.

Our work did not stop there. Since the conference, we have continued to support and collaborate with young leaders in Africa, Latin America and Asia, strengthening their role in shaping climate and environmental action.

Stockholm 50 was an important milestone, marking 50 years since the first UN Conference on the Human Environment and the creation of UNEP. Today, the challenges are greater than ever, but so is the determination of a new generation of youth leaders. We are proud to stand with them in turning words into action.Partner with us to protect the Amazon and empower youth leaders worldwide!
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