[New York, USA, March 18, 2024] — The Amazon, the world's largest rainforest and river basin, faces urgent  challenges such as deforestation, degradation, climate change, and illegalities. In response, the Science Panel for the Amazon (SPA) is taking an important step...

The Amazon has existed as a forest system for millions of years, but now, global warming, regional climatic changes and deforestation may be interacting to accelerate forest loss, pushing the system towards partial or total collapse, which could happen within the 21st...

Environmental Priorities in Focus 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...

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...

Sachamama and EFE have unveiled the 100 Latinos Most Committed to Climate Action 2023, recognizing influential leaders dedicated to environmental sustainability. We're proud to share that four members of the Science Panel for the Amazon (SPA) have received this...

The Amazon rainforest is in grave danger. Threatened by deforestation, land degradation, and the impacts of climate change, the Amazon faces a tipping point that could have catastrophic consequences for our planet. In this blog post, we delve into an insightful essay...