In 2019 the world witnessed the devastating consequences of wildfires for people, wildlife and the climate. In 2020 the number of fire alerts around the world was even bigger than last year. Biodiversity was hit hard, animals were killed and displaced, food chains were disrupted with dire consequences for the balance of ecosystems on which animals and plants rely.

Read the interesting and often heartbreaking articles below about the wildfires in both Africa and South America. They underline the importance and urgency of our work in the wetlands and forests in these parts of the world.