Prince William takes his conservation mission global, expanding his United for Wildlife initiative from Africa to the Amazon to protect indigenous defenders of the rainforest.
During the United for Wildlife summit in Brazil, the Prince of Wales announced a new initiative aimed at safeguarding the indigenous communities who risk their lives protecting the planet’s most vital ecosystem — the Amazon rainforest.
“Indigenous peoples and local communities have long been protectors of the world’s most critical ecosystems,” Prince William said while addressing delegates at the summit. “But today, their lives are increasingly at risk, and their lands are under mounting threats. If we are serious about tackling the climate crisis and restoring nature, we must stand with those who defend it.”
This latest project builds upon his earlier ranger support package, first introduced at the Earthshot Prize in South Africa last year. The program offers wildlife rangers affordable medical evacuation and in-service insurance, ensuring protection and support for those on the frontlines of conservation.
In partnership with the Tusk Trust and the Game Ranger Association of Africa, the initiative already covers more than 6,000 rangers across Africa. Now, with its expansion into South America, Prince William’s conservation efforts are reaching a truly global scale.
The Amazon rainforest, often described as the “lungs of the planet,” remains under constant threat from illegal logging, mining, agriculture, and wildlife trafficking. Indigenous activists, who play a crucial role in defending these lands, face increasing danger in their fight against exploitation.
By extending his initiative to the Amazon, Prince William continues to champion environmental justice and the protection of those safeguarding the natural world, reinforcing his commitment to tackling the climate crisis through real action and global collaboration.
