A river basin is a vital network all living things are connected to and depend upon. As the largest basin of any one river, the Amazon river basin plays a significant role in global carbon and water cycles, which Amazonian communities depend on for their infrastructure and livelihoods. However, the Amazon Basin is suffering significant disruptions from climate change and illegal activities.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the Amazon Regional Environment Program (AREP), works to preserve and strengthen this unique region. By working together to protect this vital ecosystem, USAID and partners can preserve the health and livelihoods of local communities and strengthen global resilience to climate change.
For more information, please visit: www.usaid.gov/peru and www.climatelinks.org/projects/arep
