The Amazon rainforest faced its worst year for wildfires since 2005, largely fueled by climate-induced droughts, resulting in increased deforestation and climate change impacts.
Governments have historically viewed the Amazon as a resource to exploit, often disregarding sustainability and Indigenous rights, leading to rising environmental threats and illegal exploitation.
Andrew Miller from Amazon Watch highlights the urgency of reversing the detrimental trends, stating that humanity's window of opportunity is still open but rapidly closing.
Positive developments include a 30.6% reduction in forest loss in Brazil, the lowest in nine years, demonstrating potential for improved conservation under new governance.
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