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Brazil
The largest country in South America, Brazil’s unparalleled natural treasures include not only the dense tropical rainforests of the Amazon, but also the unique arid scrublands of the Caatinga, the extensive grasslands of the Cerrado, the Atlantic Forest, and the seemingly infinite wetlands of the Pantanal.
From Bows and Arrows to Pens and Paper
How a young man found the tools to make big changes in an Amazon indigenous village
Big Conservation Success in the Amazon
TNC has been working in Paragominas to implement the Farmland Environmental Registry.
Behind the Science with Anita Diederichsen
Learn more about our scientist Anita Diederichsen and her work with TNC!
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See some beautiful photos of places, people, animals, and plants in Brazil.
Explore this magical and mysterious region through these images.
We have been working with the indigenous communities in the Oiapoque region for nearly a decade.
Watch students getting ready for their graduation picture.
Watch a video about our work in this area of Brazil.
A beautiful flowering plant in the Cerrado region.
Around the Americas
Colombian Amazon
Nearly one-third of the country's total area is covered by Amazon rainforest. Find out what we do there
Sustainable Grazing
Large herds of range-raised sheep can cause extreme habitat loss in the Patagonian grasslands. Find out how we help
The Role of Forests in Reducing Emissions
Reducing deforestation is a highly cost-effective way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Learn more
Water, Poverty and an Oven
See how investing in water protection can support conservation and the livelihoods of local people.
Inspiring Stories
See our surprising new work to protect forests worldwide — from stopping civil conflict to letting bears “text message” us. Learn more
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We need to act now, before it's too late. Watch the Video, Take Action
We're addressing Latin America's most pressing conservation issues. Read the Story
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