Amazon Watch

Amazon Watch is a non-profit organization based in Oakland, California. Founded in 1996, the organization is dedicated to protecting the Amazon rainforest and advocating for the rights of indigenous peoples living in the region. Amazon Watch partners with indigenous and environmental organizations in the Amazon Basin to advance campaigns focused on human rights, corporate accountability, and the preservation of the rainforest's ecological systems. They work with these organizations to ensure the rights of indigenous peoples are respected and protected, including their right to free, prior, and informed consent over any activities that may affect their territories and resources. The organization believes in the importance of indigenous knowledge, cultures, and traditional practices for sustainable and equitable stewardship of the Earth. They envision a world that values cultural and biological diversity and recognizes the critical role of tropical rainforests in supporting global life. To learn more about Amazon Watch and its work, visit their website at amazonwatch.org.