by Gabriela Arnal | May 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
From April 15 to 17, 2024, the Science Panel for the Amazon (SPA) met at the Universidad de los Andes, in the city of Bogotá, Colombia, gathering more than 40 members, including from the Science Steering Committee, SPA authors and the Secretariat. The central purpose...
by Gabriela Arnal | Mar 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
[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...
by Gabriela Arnal | Feb 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Gabriela Arnal | Feb 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Gabriela Arnal | Dec 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by Gabriela Arnal | Nov 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...