Río Manduriacu officially recognised as a Wildlife Refuge
We are delighted to announce that our conservation partner Fundación Ecominga (EcoMinga’s) Río Manduriacu Reserve has been officially declared a Wildlife Refuge.
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New beetle species discovered in Ecuador
A major scientific discovery has emerged from the forests of Ecuador: twelve new species of Bibrax beetles have been described – a dramatic expansion of a genus that, until recently, was believed to contain just two known species: Bibrax bradleyi from Panama and Bibrax popeye from Colombia.
Río Machay officially recognised as a Wildlife Refuge
Exciting news has reached us from the lush cloud forests of Ecuador: the Río Machay Reserve, created with World Land Trust (WLT) support, has now been officially declared a Wildlife Refuge. This designation – granted by Ecuador’s Ministry of Environment, Water, and Ecological Transition (MAATE) –...
New Buy an Acre project in Ecuador
We’re delighted to announce that the Buy an Acre programme is now supporting our partner Fundación EcoMinga (EcoMinga) to expand the Olivier Currat Reserve, nestled on the eastern slopes of the Ecuadorian Andes. This will offer vital protection for a breathtaking landscape home to many highly...
Newly described frog species named after Maycú Reserve in Ecuador
In the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon, scientists have described a small but extraordinary new frog species. Found within our partner Nature and Culture’s Maycú Reserve, the Maycú Torrent Frog (Hyloscirtus maycu) now carries its name as a tribute to the vital conservation work happening there...
£1.3 million raised for our Protecting the Ecuadorian Amazon Appeal
Thanks to your support and generous donations, we’re delighted to announce that our Protecting the Ecuadorian Amazon appeal has reached its £1.3 million target. Our partner Nature and Culture in Ecuador can now establish a new Provincial Protected Area in Ecuador’s Orellana province. The Ecuadorian...
A field visit to Ecuador: A Q&A with Mary McEvoy
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...
Great news for Ecuador: Río Anzu Reserve Achieves OECM Status
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...
Working with Indigenous communities in the Amazon rainforest: An Interview with Jaime Toro
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...
Into the Amazon: An interview with Mary McEvoy
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: A Guardian of the Amazon Rainforest
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...
Working with the Amazon’s Indigenous defenders
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...
