Coldplay, DiCaprio's Re:wild back Amazon; 6 states pledge 1.7m hectares

British rock band Coldplay joined conservation group Re, co-founded by Leonardo DiCaprio, and Global Citizen in 2021 to push for stronger protection of Brazil's Amazon. Ahead of Global Citizen Live on September 25, Coldplay urged eight state leaders to make commitments on conservation and climate action. Six states responded: Amapá, Amazonas, Ceará, Piauí, Pará and Paraíba. Their governments pledged to cut emissions and develop state-wide climate mitigation and adaptation plans. They also committed to declaring more than 1.7 million hectares of important forest as protected territory. The campaign was aimed at strengthening conservation across the region while supporting vulnerable communities. The commitments were expected to help protect more than 300 remote Indigenous communities living in areas affected by environmental and development pressures.Coldplay helped drive the campaignThe campaign emerged amid growing concerns over Amazon deforestation, climate change and pressure on forests and Indigenous territories. Coldplay used its global platform to encourage Brazilian governors to participate in Global Citizen Live and announce environmental commitments. Re said its partnershi...