Geopolítica e Segurança da Amazônia: os perigos de desmatamento e os desafios para combater as Queimadas

Abstract

This research analyzes the geopolitics and security of the Amazon, investigating the main challenges faced in the protection of this region. Additionally, it explores procedures to reduce deforestation and combat wildfires, with an emphasis on the relevance of Brazil in the context of geopolitics and environmental security. The study also highlights the essential role of the Amazon as a significant carbon reservoir and its influence on global climate regulation. The driving factors behind deforestation and wildfires, such as economic interests and political influence, are discussed to gain a deeper understanding of the causes of these issues. Furthermore, the research addresses environmental illiteracy as a contributing factor to wildfires, underscoring the importance of environmental education as an integral part of protection strategies. The international impacts of wildfires in the Amazon are considered, recognizing the significance of this ecosystem for the world as a whole. The challenges related to land ownership and economic pressures in protecting the region are also mentioned. Finally, criteria for strengthening governance mechanisms, combating illegal deforestation, promoting sustainable practices, engaging local communities and indigenous peoples, environmental education and awareness, and international cooperation are presented, highlighting the importance of raising awareness about the Amazon as a source of natural resources that significantly contributes to the regional and national economy, as well as being a vital ecosystem for climate regulation and global survival.