The SPA present at “Bending the Curve” Workshop
From September 9-12, 2024, in Belém, Brazil, the Science Panel for the Amazon (SPA) participated in the pivotal workshop “Bending the Curve of Biodiversity Loss and Positive Tipping Points”. The event was organized by Wageningen University & Research and WWF, and...
The SPA Youth Advisory Committee Has Officially Launched!
On September 20, 2024, the Science Panel for the Amazon (SPA) proudly launched its inaugural Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) on occasion of the UN Summit of the Future Action Day 1 themed “#YouthLead for the Future” in New York City. The event brought together a...
Public Consultation: Pathways for implementing forest restoration in the Amazon
ENG: We invite stakeholders and the general public to review and provide feedback on SPA's latest policy brief. Your input is crucial to ensure it reflects diverse perspectives and addresses key issues. Contributions will be acknowledged, recognizing your role in...
The Future of the Amazon: Science Panel for the Amazon Launches Youth Advisory Committee
[New York, USA, September 10, 2024] — The Science Panel for the Amazon (SPA), convened under the auspices of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). The YAC will be...
A new way of thinking about the economy could help protect the Amazon, and help its people thrive
To protect the Amazon and support the wellbeing of its people, its economy needs to shift from environmentally harmful production to a model built around the diversity of indigenous and rural communities, and standing forests. A group of conservationists from...
Science Panel for the Amazon at the 76th SBPC: Highlights and Insights
From July 8 to 13, 2024, the Science Panel for the Amazon (SPA) actively participated in the 76th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Society for the Advancement of Science (SBPC) at the Federal University of Pará in Belém, Brazil. This event, with the theme "Science for...