Study Maps Disputes, Conflicts along Amazon Borders
Publisher: Agência Brasil
Author(s): Rafael Cardoso
Date: 2025
Topics: Conflict Causes, Dispute Resolution/Mediation, Extractive Resources, Governance, Renewable Resources
Countries: Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela
The Amazon is a strategic biome for global climate regulation, home to unique biodiversity and diverse traditional cultures. Beyond its environmental and cultural richness, the region is also marked by conflict and vulnerability. The report Amazônia em Disputa, launched in Bogotá, Colombia, during the 5th Summit of Presidents of the States Parties to the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) this month, maps border areas, key actors, and the dynamics that put the region at risk.
