Science Panel for the Amazon

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Science Panel for the Amazon

Science Panel for the Amazon

In 2019, photos of the Amazon forest on fire went viral, which spurned collective online action and concern. These viral fires resulted in the leaders of seven Amazonian countries signing the Leticia Pact for the Amazon, to strengthen joint and coordinated actions for the conservation of the natural resources of the Amazon Region. In response to these challenges and inspired by the Leticia Pact for the Amazon, a group of over 250 preeminent scientists - two-thirds from Amazonian countries, including Indigenous members - united to form the unprecedented Science Panel for the Amazon (SPA). The Panel is convened by the SDSN, and in 2021, the SPA released its landmark Amazon Assessment Report,’ the most in-depth and holistic report of its kind on the Amazon, which examines the Amazon’s current state and presents specific solutions and pathways for sustainable development of the Amazon Basin. The SPA has also published five policy briefs to date in key events, including COP27 and the Amazon Presidents’ Forum.



"The precious Amazon is teetering on the edge of functional destruction and, with it, so are we.

-Carlos Nobre, SPA Co-Chair

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RECENT WORK

By Science Panel for the Amazon 27 Mar, 2024
The Amazon, the world's largest rainforest and river basin, faces urgent environmental challenges such as deforestation, degradation, and criminality. In response, the Science Panel for the Amazon (SPA) is taking an important step to foster a better understanding of these threats and their impacts to promote participation in developing solutions. In collaboration with the SDG Academy, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and the World Bank (WB), and with financial support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), today, the SPA launched its groundbreaking massive open online course (MOOC), "The Living Amazon: Science, Cultures, and Sustainability in Practice."
By Gabriela Arnal 29 Jan, 2024
Following the momentum of COP28, where a historic roadmap for the transition away from fossil fuels was approved and the announcement of the development of a Tropical Forests Forever Fund was made, 2024 kicked off with high expectations at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. From January 14 to 19, world leaders gathered to discuss pressing issues. The Science Panel for the Amazon (SPA) actively participated in this space, engaging in dialogues aimed at advancing sustainable development and conservation.
By Gabriela Arnal 15 Dec, 2023
At COP28 the world focused on tropical forests, marking a pivotal moment to confront challenges posed by the climate crisis. The SPA, as a central voice for science and the Amazon, provided policy relevant recommendations on key emerging issues through five Policy Briefs and an Amazon Drought Statement.
By Gabriela Arnal 28 Sep, 2023
On the margins of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78) and the Science Summit, the Science Panel for the Amazon (SPA) convened several panels that brought together representatives from the finance sector, academia, Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities’ (IPCL) leaders, and scientists. The dialogues explored topics including Amazon conservation, education, science, technology, innovation, sustainable bioeconomies, and the vital role played by IPLCs in conserving this important region.
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RESEARCH & POLICY WORK

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