Working for the future of Amazonía
Amazon Research & Conservation Collaborative (ARCC)
Our mission is to support the conservation of biodiversity and the protection of Indigenous rights, knowledge, and cultures in the western Amazon Rainforest.
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ARCC’s 2026 Conservation Fellows
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Karol Jaramillo Ayala
2026 ARCC Journalism Fellow
Body and Territory Shaped by Extractivism: Sexual Exploitation and Silences Surrounding the mirador Mining Project in the Ecuadorian Amazon
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Sebastián Mena
2026 ARCC Research Fellow
WaoMeñebai: Indigenous Guard
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Nicolás Schuldt Durán
2026 ARCC Research Fellow
Shuar Ajas as Biodiversity Refuges: Demonstrating Traditional Agroforestry as Habitat for Threatened Birds and Amphibians
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Daniel Hualpa Vega
2026 ARCC Research Fellow
Comprehensive Survey of the Amphibians and Reptiles of the Cerro Plateado Biological Reserve
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Ariel Guerrero-Campoverde
2026 ARCC Research Fellow
The role of private protected areas in safeguarding mammal and ground-dwelling bird communities in a montane-amazon transition forest
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Dunio Chiriap Jimbicti
2026 ARCC Journalism Fellow
Memories of the Territory: Shuar Narratives on Conservation and the Future in the Ecuadorian Amazon
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Elias Viteri-Basso
2026 ARCC Research Fellow
The role of private protected areas in safeguarding mammal and ground-dwelling bird communities in a montane-amazon transition forest
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Natalia Jaramillo
2026 ARCC Journalism Fellow
The Challenge of Rehabilitating Primates in an Increasingly Fragmented Amazon
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Ángel Hernández
2026 ARCC Journalism Fellow
Josefina Tunki, Guardian of the Forest
Our latest short film.
Eweme is a Waorani hunter and grandfather who lives in a small community in the Ecuadorian Amazon, eight hours away upriver from the closest outpost. As he crafts a traditional blowpipe and teaches his grandson the ways of life in the wild, he gives us a glimpse into his deep knowledge of the forest. He’s belonged to two completely different worlds: the one before his people were contacted by missionaries, and modernity. While letting some parts of modern society in, he’s eager to preserve the traditions and way of life of his grandfathers.
Stay tuned for full film release.
Read our 2025 Annual Report 🌱
Read our 2025 Annual Report 🌱
2025 marked ARCC’s first full calendar year of operation, a year focused on strengthening the foundation of our organization by deepening relationships, solidifying programs, and sharpening our vision for the future. Explore our 2025 Annual Report to discover the progress we've made and what we've accomplished together.
Projects and Programs
Explore our current projects and programs in the Ecuadorian Amazon. We provide continual updates on the status of these projects and post new priorities that you can help support.
Grants and Internships
Explore ARCC’s small-grants, internships, and other opportunities. We are dedicated to supporting research, conservation, and other projects that align with our mission.
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