The Bezos Earth Fund on Monday pledged $1 billion to help protect vulnerable nature and Indigenous peoples around the world, with an initial focus on …
The Bezos Earth Fund on Monday pledged $1 billion to help protect vulnerable nature and Indigenous peoples around the world, with an initial focus on the Congo Basin, the tropical Andes and the tropical Pacific Ocean. The goal of the $1 billion pledge is protect 30% of land and sea from mass extinctions and climate change by 2030. The commitment is the largest to date from the $10 billion fund, which Amazon founder Jeff Bezos launched last year to fight climate change. Disbursements will begin this year, with an emphasis on regions where there’s significant need and opportunity, as well as areas where indigenous peoples play a key role in conservation programs.
