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[ [link removed] ]Aerial view of the Amazon rainforest, rivers snaking through the lush
forest

John,

There’s a really weird and simple way to save huge swaths of the Amazon
rainforest. Maps.

Maps are what the over 2 million Indigenous forest stewards of the Amazon
need to file land claims, protect trees and rivers, and save the ancient
medicines that grow only in these untouched forests.

That’s because Brazilian laws offer protection to Indigenous lands, but
only if the people can PROVE what land is theirs.

There’s a groundbreaking team racing to survey the most remote corners of
the forest and mark out ancestral lands to file claims…but the Amazon is
huge, so this is a colossal job, well beyond their means.

If enough of us chip in, we can help them scale up fast, buying the drones
and GPS equipment they need to map big chunks of forest – then fight for
its protection. Can you power this Amazon-saving work?



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$3
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Vast swathes of the Amazon are unmapped, leaving Indigenous groups
vulnerable to outside interests.

But if they can clearly demarcate and document their historic lands, these
communities will have a powerful tool to stop illegal land takeovers – and
raise the alarm on exploitative practices.

And, as extreme weather conditions become increasingly common, maps can
help rural communities locate if they’re in a high-risk area and plan
accordingly, mapping evacuation routes and health centres, and alerting
authorities for support.

This kind of mapping has already helped win big victories for Indigenous
groups globally – like compensation for the Batwa people in Uganda. It can
be a turning point for the Amazon too, but it won’t happen without support
from people like you.

Our partners need cash to pay for drones, GPS devices and training
sessions so that they can help locals build tailored maps of their areas,
putting power back in the hands of communities dependent on the Amazon for
survival.

Every $1 donated can help map about one square kilometre
of forest – so bigger donations go a long way. Can you chip in to
supercharge this Amazon-saving work?



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We’ve done this before, like when we helped Brazil's Tupinamba community
map and protect their lands from corporate greed. Now, let’s expand this
important work!



  Thanks for all that you do,  
Miriam and the Ekō team



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More information:

[ [link removed] ]Amazonian Mapping for an Inclusive and Sustainable Amazon Humanitarian
OpenStreetMap Team 12 February 2024
 
[ [link removed] ]Disasters & Climate Resilience Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team

Anything extra raised will power Ekō and our campaigns worldwide fighting
for people and the planet.

 

Ekō is a worldwide movement of people like you, working together to hold corporations accountable for their actions and forge a new, sustainable path for our global economy.

Please help keep Ekō strong by chipping in $3. [link removed]