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Amazonas, Brazil: Low-emission rural development (LED-R) at a glance

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Largest Brazilian state by area, with 97% of forest area intact
28% of state land in indigenous territories & 12% in protected areas - including the 1st sustainable development reserve (RDS) nationwide (Mamirauá)
State environmental policies generally prioritize social & biodiversity impacts over emission reduction
Introduction of Green Free Trade Zone Program (ZFV) in 2003 represented a new paradigm of government prioritizing forest protection
2003-2008: Deforestation fell 61%, state economy grew 9% annually, & protected areas increased 135%

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Publication year

2018

Authors

Crisostomo, A.C.; Duchelle, A.E.; Cromberg, M.

Language

English

Keywords

deforestation, livelihoods, food security, sustainable development, policy, climate change

Geographic

Brazil

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