Napo: Sacrificando la Amazonía en nombre del desarrollo
La minería ilegal de oro en la provincia de Napo, en Ecuador, está transformando rápidamente una de las regiones con mayor biodiversidad del planeta en una “zona de sacrificio” contaminada y asolada por los conflictos. Descubre estas repercusiones a través del texto y las fotografías de Daniela Beltrán, becaria de periodismo de ARCC. Artículo publicado originalmente en la revista Icarus Complex.
Gold Mining in Napo: Sacrificing the Amazon in the Name of Development
Illegal gold mining in Ecuador’s Napo Province is rapidly transforming one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth into a contaminated and conflict-ridden “sacrifice zone.” Explore these impacts with words and photos by ARCC Journalism Fellow Daniela Beltran. Article originally published in Icarus Complex Magazine.
Meet ARCC’s 2026 Research & Journalism Fellows
Meet ARCC’s 2026 Research & Journalism Fellows. These individuals are playing key roles in advancing ARCC’s mission in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
ARCC Announces 2026 Research & Journalism Fellowships
The Amazon Research & Conservation Collaborative (ARCC) has launched two annual grants — supporting research and journalism in the Ecuadorian Amazon — to empower local conservation leaders and strengthen coverage of the region’s most urgent environmental challenges.
ARCC Vice President Naia Andrade Explores Vanilla's Role in Amazon Conservation
Vanilla may be a widely appreciated commodity, but its story in the Amazon is just beginning to unfold. Join ARCC Vice President Naia Andrade on an exploration to uncover vanilla's untapped conservation potential and the looming threat posed by the gold mining industry to its future.
Meet ARCC’s 2024 Research & Journalism Grantees
We are thrilled to announce the recipients of this year's ARCC Research and Journalism Grants! 🎉These outstanding individuals are advancing ARCC’s mission by supporting vital conservation efforts in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
ARCC launches grants for Amazon research and journalism
The Amazon Research & Conservation Collaborative (ARCC) just announced two new funding opportunities to support conservation research and journalism in the Ecuadorian Amazon.