An unprecedented number of fires threaten the globally significant Amazon ecosystem. © pedarilhos – stock.adobe.com
Over the past week, we have watched the worlds largest tropical forest go up in flames. Hundreds of thousands of trees have turned to ash, and with them, millions of tons of carbon released into the atmosphere. WildArk and our friends at SIPP Instant have teamed up to donate $10,000 to the Earth Alliance Amazon Forest Fund, an organisation we believe to be one of the most trustworthy and transparent non-profits working in this space.
What is the emergency?
Seventy-four thousand fires have been burning in the Amazon region since January, an 84% increase since 2018.
Why is the Amazon important?
The Amazon is home to 40,000 species of plants, 3,000 species of fish, and more than 1,000 species of birds. It plays a critical role in regulating our climate and is a sanctuary for endangered species, and a refuge for indigenous people.
