Petition · past parliament · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Urge Venezuela to tackle illegal mining and protect the Amazon rainforest
Closed
101 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the UK Government to urge the Venezuelan government to increase efforts to stop illegal mining activities that are destroying the Venezuelan Amazon rainforest and the Orinoco River, and to respect the rights of the indigenous and local communities that live there.
The Venezuelan Amazon rainforest is one of the most biodiverse areas in the world and home to many endangered species. It borders UNESCO World Heritage site Canaima National Park. The Orinoco is the 3rd-largest river in South America and a vital source of water and life for millions of people.
These ecosystems are essential for climate regulation, biodiversity conservation, water security and human well-being. They are part of our common heritage and our shared responsibility.
These ecosystems are essential for climate regulation, biodiversity conservation, water security and human well-being. They are part of our common heritage and our shared responsibility.
Timeline
| 6 Jun 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Dec 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
101
Status
Closed
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Opened
6 Jun 2023
Closed
6 Dec 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.