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Another Crisis in Brazil’s Amazon: Rising Crime

It’s not just the environment that’s vulnerable to growing regional criminal groups, an expert writes.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva addresses the press during the Amazon summit in Belém on August 9.

Successes and Shortfalls in the Amazon Summit

Lula’s climate diplomacy now faces a viability test.

AQ Podcast: Ways Forward for the Amazon

A Brazilian security and development expert on political challenges ahead for the region, but also responsible investment opportunities.

A signpost along a highway in the Amazon stands in front of a scene of deforestation, a major challenge for the rainforest that can still be prevented.

Four Strategies to Build a Future for the Amazon

Brazil’s rainforest is suffering from record deforestation and poverty—but in crisis, there’s opportunity.

One Year Later: Destruction, But Also Bright Spots, in the Amazon

AQ takes stock of developments since our special report on sustainable development.

Bolsonaro’s Credibility on the Amazon Is Gone

Reports that Brazil’s government suppressed unflattering deforestation data will permanently change its relationships abroad, writes AQ’s editor in chief.

PAINEL VIRTUAL: Como lideranças regionais estão protegendo a Amazônia

No dia 10 de junho, autoridades brasileiras debateram sobre iniciativas para promover a conservação e o desenvolvimento sustentável.

WEBCAST: How Brazil’s Local Leaders Are Helping the Amazon

On June 10, Brazilian officials discussed the steps they are taking to promote conservation and sustainable economic development.

CANCELLED: YPA & AQ Gastrodiplomacy Event: Amazon Chef Paulo Anijar

On June 9, join us for a cooking class and conversation with the Brazilian chef to learn about the importance of Amazonian cuisine.

WEBCAST: Protecting the Amazon: A Conversation with President Iván Duque

AS/COA hosted a conversation with the President of Colombia, who discussed his country’s efforts to prevent Amazon deforestation.

WEBCAST: Making Sustainable Development a Reality in the Amazon

AS/COA hosted a discussion about sustainable economic opportunities in the rainforest.

Governador Flávio Dino: A Amazônia é o futuro do Brasil

Os governadores da região trabalham com uma visão estratégica de sustentabilidade que difere da política do governo federal.

Brazilian Agribusiness: We’re Not the Enemy in the Amazon

Law-abiding farmers strongly oppose illegal deforestation, an industry leader writes.

Governor Flávio Dino: The Amazon Is Brazil’s Future

The region’s governors envision a win-win strategy that differs in many ways from the Bolsonaro administration’s approach.