Today, together with the Polish Society for the Protection of Birds (OTOP) we announced a PLN 4.3 million (+€1 million) initiative to restore vital wetlands in Kampinos National Park, 41 kilometres northwest of Warsaw. The three-year project is expected to revitalize 500 hectares in the eastern part of one of Europe's largest forests. The investment is part of Amazon's Right Now Climate Fund, which supports nature-based solutions that enhance climate resilience and conservation efforts.

Despite its protected status, Kampinos National Park faces a critical challenge: drainage systems, installed decades before the area became a national park, have severely degraded its wetlands. This has driven away endangered species like lynx and elk, reduced the park's natural capacity to retain water, and diminished its ability to withstand climate change.

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Amazon’s support will help transform degraded wetlands into thriving natural spaces, creating new opportunities for its 1.3 million annual visitors to experience nature, while aiming to provide educational and volunteering programs for more than 10,000 people over three years.

“Kampinos National Park is a natural treasure, and today it needs our help," said Robert Kowalik, Amazon's Vice President of Net Zero Operations and Nature. “As our first Right Now Climate Fund project in Poland, this restoration project will not only help protect endangered species and boost climate resilience but also create new opportunities for millions of visitors to connect with nature right on Warsaw's doorstep. By investing in Kampinos, we're investing in Poland's natural legacy and our shared future.”

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The initiative will work to restore natural water flows to dried-out wetlands and reclaim 11 hectares of meadowland by removing invasive species. These efforts are also expected to protect 12 endangered species from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, including wolves, elk, and lynx. To make these restored natural spaces accessible to the public, the project will construct 3.4 kilometres of new pathways and boardwalks, including a dedicated bird-watching platform.

“For decades, we've watched our precious wetlands slowly deteriorate, taking with them rare species and vital ecosystems” said Mirosław Markowski, Director of Kampinos National Park. “This support from Amazon enables us to finally start reversing decades of damage and restoring these critical habitats. By bringing back natural water flows and creating new ways for people to experience this unique wilderness, we're not just protecting endangered species – we're reconnecting our community with one of Poland's most extraordinary natural treasures. This is transformative work that will benefit generations to come.”

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The initiative also emphasizes community involvement, offering hands-on
volunteering opportunities for more than 300 people, including Amazon employees, while hosting guided walks and webinars for 1,000 participants. Through public awareness campaigns, the project aims to educate 10,000 people about the importance of wetland conservation, ensuring Kampinos's natural heritage is both protected and enjoyed by future generations.

Amazon’s Right Now Climate Fund (RNCF) is a $100 million initiative supporting climate resilience and nature conservation in communities around the world. This fund finances nature-based solutions that complement Amazon’s broader operational decarbonisation and sustainability efforts. Since the fund was created in 2019, Amazon has disbursed US$67.4 million to finance 20 projects across 15 countries, restoring more than 49,000 hectares of land.

More information about our nature-based investments across Europe can be found here.