Amazon Watch is a non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting the Amazon rainforest and advancing the rights of Indigenous peoples in the region. Established in 1996, Amazon Watch focuses on environmental justice, corporate accountability, and the promotion of sustainable solutions to preserve the biodiversity of the Amazon.

The organisation’s key goals include defending Indigenous territories, stopping the destruction of the Amazon by industries such as oil, gas, and mining, and supporting climate justice initiatives. Amazon Watch works closely with Indigenous communities to empower them in their fight against environmental destruction and to uphold their rights and autonomy.

Amazon Watch operates through a structured approach that combines advocacy, research, and grassroots support. They engage in campaigns to hold corporations accountable for environmental damage and human rights abuses, and they provide critical support to Indigenous leaders and activists on the ground. Their research focuses on exposing the impact of industrial activities in the Amazon and highlighting sustainable alternatives.

The organisation’s relevance to sustainable finance is evident through its efforts to influence investors and financial institutions. Amazon Watch works to shift investments away from projects that harm the Amazon and its communities, promoting responsible investment practices that support environmental sustainability and social equity. They provide detailed reports and analysis on the financial links between corporations and the destruction of the rainforest, aiding investors in making informed decisions.

Amazon Watch also offers practical tools and resources, including databases and interactive maps that track deforestation and industrial activity in the Amazon. These resources are valuable for researchers, policymakers, and advocates working on environmental and social issues related to the Amazon.

Overall, Amazon Watch plays a crucial role in protecting one of the world’s most vital ecosystems and supporting the rights and well-being of its Indigenous inhabitants. Their work is essential for promoting sustainable development and combating climate change.

We partner with Indigenous and environmental organizations in campaigns for human rights, corporate accountability, and the preservation of the Amazon’s ecological systems.

The Amazon rainforest is the heart pump of our planet. All throughout the Amazon, where Indigenous territorial rights are respected, rainforests, rivers, and biodiversity are best protected.

Indigenous peoples are leading the movement to protect the Amazon and our climate, and your solidarity matters. Your gift supports our work in partnership with Indigenous peoples of the Amazon to halt the major drivers of deforestation, advance Indigenous land rights, defend Earth Defenders, and mobilize solidarity funds directly to Amazonian peoples on the front lines defending the rainforest and our collective future. Join us!

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