The Amazon Issue Archives - Americas Quarterly

AQ Podcast: Investing in the Amazon’s Future

Protecting the rainforest and developing local economies don’t have to be mutually exclusive, a local entrepreneur says.

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.

Nuevo en AQ: El caso para el desarrollo sostenible en la Amazonia

Brasil y otros países podrían algún día convertirse en “superpoderes verdes”. Pero tendrán que detener la deforestación, y facilitar el ambiente para hacer negocios también.

Novo na AQ: Em defesa do desenvolvimento sustentável da Amazônia

O Brasil e outros países podem se tornar “superpotências verdes”. Mas para isso é preciso parar de desmatar, e também tornar mais fácil o ambiente de negócios.

Amazon Case Study: “River Uber”

2.4 million square miles worth of waterways can be the answer for the region’s logistics bottlenecks.

Um peixe de 200 quilos muito feio — mas delicioso — vira símbolo do desenvolvimento sustentável na Amazônia

O pirarucu tem potencial de se tornar uma sensação global, dizem os produtores. Mas problemas políticos, logística deficiente e outros desafios atrapalham.

Amazon Case Study: Natura’s Supply Chain

The market leader gets about 17% of its components from the rainforest.

Amazon Case Study: Boutique Chocolate

The region could become a new frontier for cocoa production.

Amazon Case Study: The Shrub Treating Glaucoma

A local cooperative is supplying the world with an essential component for glaucoma treatment.

Amazon Case Study: Making Mining Work

The world’s largest iron ore mine has mitigated its environmental impact, experts say.

Amazon Case Study: A Different Approach to Cattle Ranching

Some producers have reduced gas emissions and taken advantage of misused land.