[ [link removed] ]GIF of an otter swimming in the water and eating a fish
Image courtesy of partner, Rainforest Foundation US
John,
This is a game-changer for the Peruvian Amazon: a project that could mean
the difference between protection and destruction for a vast expanse of
rainforest.
And we can be part of it.
In the heart of Loreto state, 24 Indigenous groups have cared for their
forest home for generations. Their ancestral lands shelter up to an
astounding 40% of the Amazon’s birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians —
from pink dolphins to giant river otters.
But logging, coca cultivation, oil development, and road construction are
carving up these pristine forests and opening the door to land-grabbing
and deforestation. Every new road accelerates destruction, pushing this
ecosystem toward the point of no return.
That’s where our partners come in. They’re working with local Indigenous
associations to secure land tenure for over 550,000 acres of rainforest -
that’s bigger than 26 different countries! - before extractive industries
can claim it.
They can do it all for less than $2 USD per acre (see more detail below).
And time is critical: Peru has national elections early in 2026, with
unknown consequences for efficient land titling.
This could help decide the future of the Amazon. Can you chip in today to
help Indigenous communities secure their forests – and keep up Ekō’s fight
for people and planet over profit?
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Our partner, Rainforest Trust, has been working in the area for 20+ years
to support Indigenous communities to secure title to their ancestral
territories. This project, in partnership with Rainforest Foundation US,
would secure another 2000 sq. km + of land for good.
It’s a painstakingly long process. It involves the early involvement of
Indigenous associations to identify and resolve any land boundary
conflicts, while also assigning specialized staff to support Peruvian
government teams to expedite required and lengthy field- and desk-based
processes. They can reduce the wait time by months, or even years. But
with Peru’s national elections looming in early 2026, this golden
opportunity to fast-track legal recognition could soon close.
That’s what makes acting fast critical for these Amazon communities, for
conservation, and for climate – the 201,812,784 mT of carbon equivalents
stored by this project are equal to 40 million passenger cars on the road
for a year!
Oil leaks and spills have been wreaking havoc on this landscape and these
communities for decades already. Road construction is fragmenting the
ecosystem, and driving land grabbing, deforestation, and extraction.
But we can help turn this story around *right now* and fund a gamechanger
for the Peruvian Amazon...then continue the fight for wild places
everywhere. Can you chip in?
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Your donation will help power Ekō and our campaigns worldwide fighting for
people and the planet.
Thanks for all that you do,
Danny and the Ekō team
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More information:
[ [link removed] ]Peru considers stripping protections for Indigenous people and their
territories Mongabay 13 October 2025
[ [link removed] ]Accelerate Indigenous Land Titling to Protect Carbon-rich Peruvian
Amazon Rainforest Trust (NOTE: The project appears “fully funded” on the
website, but that’s including space for a final contribution from Eko
members, which has been earmarked by Rainforest Trust!)
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.
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