Communities in the Amazon region have long been on the front lines of the Climate Emergency. And today, the Amazon is burning -- threatening their lives, their communities, and the very future of life on Earth.

Join us this Wednesday Aug. 28 at 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern to join the fight to #DefendTheAmazon. We'll be joined by special guest Carlos Saavedra of the Ayni Institute, which works with several communities in the Amazon region.

On the call, you will get:

• Background on what is worsening the fires, and an update on conditions on the ground;
• Tips for planning a gathering outside your local Brazilian embassy, and updated calls to action; and
• Tools for continuing the work in your own community.

Want to take action sooner? Read up-to-the-minute calls to action and coordinate using this Facebook event page.