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06/22/2026

Hidden within the Peruvian Amazon is a mountain range that rises above the rainforest. And now... it's protected. :herb:

The newly established Aguas Calientes Maquía Regional Conservation Area safeguards more than 242,000 acres (98,162 hectares) of rainforest, wetlands, and forested mountains in Loreto, Peru. The protected area includes part of the Ojo de Contaya mountain range, an isolated extension of the Sierra del Divisor system that helps create an extraordinary landscape of habitats for wildlife.

The landscape is home to threatened species like the Peruvian Red Uakari and Peruvian Spider Monkey, while also protecting natural water sources and strengthening a critical conservation corridor that connects protected areas across Peru and Brazil.

Aguas Calientes Maquía takes its name from the region's geothermal hot springs, a rare feature in the lowland Amazon. Nearly 60% of the protected area also overlaps territories of Indigenous Peoples in Isolation and Initial Contact (PIACI), helping safeguard both biological and cultural diversity.

More than a decade in the making, this achievement was led by the regional government of Loreto with technical support from our partner and the dedication of local communities and Indigenous organizations working to protect this remarkable landscape.
Re:wild is proud to support this effort alongside , , and .

What if a forest could make water out of thin air? 🌿💧In the cloud forests of Pasco, Peru, that's exactly what happens!NO...
06/17/2026

What if a forest could make water out of thin air? 🌿💧

In the cloud forests of Pasco, Peru, that's exactly what happens!

NOW, more than 33,000 acres (13,734 hectares) of cloud forests are permanently protected with the creation of the Chontabamba Huancabamba Regional Conservation Area. This new protected area is the first in the region dedicated to conserving a biodiversity hotspot where cloud forests help capture and regulate water for both people and wildlife.

This newly protected landscape is home to species like the Andean Bear, Puma and Pudú (one of the world's smallest deer) and serves as a vital biological corridor connecting the Andes and Amazon. The forests and high-elevation grasslands here help regulate water supplies for nearly 12,000 people and support the ecological processes that keep wildlife moving across the landscape.

The creation of the area follows more than a decade of work by local communities, governments, and conservation partners committed to safeguarding this extraordinary place for people and wildlife alike.

🟢 Re:wild is proud to support this initiative led by the regional government of Pasco, with technical support from .del.bien.comun, together with .

📸: Diego Pérez / SPDA

🌿 Nature holds stories everywhere — in forests, rivers, and sacred sites rooted in memory, culture, and connection to th...
06/03/2026

🌿 Nature holds stories everywhere — in forests, rivers, and sacred sites rooted in memory, culture, and connection to the land.

Re:wild is celebrates the Native Toponymy project in San Basilio de Palenque 🇨🇴 where Afro-Colombian communities are reclaiming traditional names across 8,000 acres (3,300 hectares) of cultural territory. Founded by people who freed themselves from enslavement, San Basilio de Palenque became the first free Black town in the Americas.

By documenting sacred sites, community spaces, and traditional landmarks, this work is also helping protect Colombia’s tropical dry forests, one of the country’s most threatened ecosystems.

With leadership from the Palenquero community and technical support from and , this effort continues to expand to other Indigenous and Afro-descendant communities across Colombia. Re:wild is a proud supporter of this project together with .


📷: Amazon Conservation Team

05/30/2026

Something powerful is unfolding in Rio de Janeiro. 🌿✨
👉 For the full itinerary: https://rionatureandclimateweek.org

For too long, conversations about climate and nature have remained siloed, despite being deeply intertwined. More than 30 years after countries around the world came together at the Earth Summit in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro and recognized that climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental degradation are linked challenges, Rio is bringing the conversation back, with the Global South leading the way.

As a supporting partner of the first-ever Rio Nature & Climate Week, Re:wild is proud to help amplify a platform centered on integrated solutions, Indigenous leadership, biodiversity, and community-driven action ahead of COP31 and beyond.

We’re also honored to introduce Isabella Noerro as Re:wild’s newest ambassador. Through art, storytelling, and global climate convenings, Isabella’s work explores the intersection of culture, ancestral wisdom, and collective action.

Follow along this week as she shares stories and moments from the heart of Rio Nature & Climate Week. 🌎

🐸 A once-lost harlequin toad returns home in Ecuador! Conservationists and local communities are working together to rei...
05/28/2026

🐸 A once-lost harlequin toad returns home in Ecuador!

Conservationists and local communities are working together to reintroduce Limon Harlequin Toads into a stream where the species disappeared years ago. 🟢 Re:wild partner, has released over 2,300 individuals of this species, from tadpoles to adults. Early monitoring results are encouraging, with hundreds of Limon Harlequin Toads already confirmed thriving in the wild after release.

This project is about more than bringing back Limon Harlequin Toad; it’s about protecting forests, restoring freshwater ecosystems and supporting long-term conservation leadership from local communities.

🌎 The Limon Harlequin Toad is one of the first species supported by the Colossal Species Reintroduction Fund, a fund established by the Colossal Foundation, in partnership with Re:wild, to support critical reintroduction efforts through funding and organizational support.

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🐺 It’s , so naturally we’re honoring the five decades of care, science, policy, and persistence that made recovery poss...
05/15/2026

🐺 It’s , so naturally we’re honoring the five decades of care, science, policy, and persistence that made recovery possible under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.

From near-extinction to the path of recovery: every species in this carousel is still here because people like you care a whole lot. Restoring habitat, enforcing protections, and conservation is a long-term commitment, not a short-term promise.

Not every species featured here has fully recovered or has even been delisted, and many still depend on the Endangered Species Act today, proof that this work is far from over, but critical not only to these individual species but to the ecosystems that depend on them.

🌎 We stand with the scientists, land stewards, and frontline defenders who continue this work every day...often quietly and under immense pressure, but always with care for the living world.

🌊 Saving Chile’s vital kelp forests 🐙 Re:wild partner , an offspring organization of , is leading a megatransect survey ...
05/11/2026

🌊 Saving Chile’s vital kelp forests 🐙 Re:wild partner , an offspring organization of , is leading a megatransect survey in one of the largest intact kelp forests on the planet.

Across 6 expeditions, the Rewilding Chile team will travel over 700 miles (1,200 kilometers) to study and protect Patagonia’s kelp forests. This marine ecosystem is home to hundreds of species and is known to be one of the most efficient natural carbon sinks on Earth.

🌿The forests of Giant Kelp can reach up to 262 feet (80 meters).
🌿They are able to absorb up to 20x the amount of carbon as forests on land.
🌿They create biodiversity-rich environments and provide essential carbon to the entire food web.

📸: .sorensen

This work is made possible with the support of The Ecological Restoration Fund and The Plum Foundation, alongside leading specialists from Chile and around the world.

🦬 “If there’s no environment, there’s no human race,” said Ted Turner, one of the planet’s boldest conservationists. His...
05/08/2026

🦬 “If there’s no environment, there’s no human race,” said Ted Turner, one of the planet’s boldest conservationists. His remarkable life and conservation legacy live on in the landscapes he helped restore and the species his work protected. 🌾

From helping protect millions of acres of grasslands across North America to restoring American Bison herds and championing environmental action on a global stage, his vision helped bring conservation into the mainstream and inspired generations to think bigger about what’s possible. 🌎

Today we reflect on Ted Turner’s philanthropy, storytelling, and relentless belief in bold action. He helped drive meaningful conservation progress that will benefit people, wildlife, and ecosystems for generations to come.

🐺 The wild is wilder because of Ted!

🌿 Colombia has declared a new refuge: Estrella Hídrica de Caldas!This new protected area safeguards nearly 60,000 acres ...
05/05/2026

🌿 Colombia has declared a new refuge: Estrella Hídrica de Caldas!

This new protected area safeguards nearly 60,000 acres (23,972 hectares) of cloud forests and alpine ecosystems. Home to over 880 plant and animal species, including Critically Endangered orchids, 🌸 Estrella Hídrica de Caldas also protects vital headwaters, providing clean water for more than 250,000 local people. 💧🌱

🟢 This exciting milestone was made possible through the collaboration of , Re:wild, , and local partners—including , , , and — showing how collaboration can protect critical ecosystems around the globe! 🌎

📸: Más Biomas

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