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The Chico Mendes Story: A Living Legacy

Commemorating his life and work

EDF's Stephan Schwartzman (right) recalls Mendes (left) 20 years later.

EDF's Stephan Schwartzman (right) recalls Mendes (left) 20 years later.

Chico Mendes - rubber tapper, union leader and environmentalist - was a butterfly flapping his wings over the forest.

He started a storm that is still rising above the Amazon, and his influence in drawing attention to the importance of protecting the rainforests continues today.

Read more about Chico's life and accomplishments »

 

Mendes and Environmental Defense Fund

Beginning with his work with Stephan Schwartzman on extractive reserves to the establishment of the Chico Mendes Sustainable Rainforest Campaign.


10 Years After: Essays on Chico by those who knew him best

From the Ashes: Reflections on Chico Mendes and the Future of the Rainforest - A collection of short stories by EDF and the National Wildlife Federation

 

REDD Guide and Resources for Fighting Deforestation

Learn about EDF's REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) program.

Posted: 27-May-2009; Updated: 11-May-2009

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