ValEUs Policy Brief no. 6 – Amazon Deforestation Crisis – Fighting for Climate Action and Sustainability
In this sixth issue of the series, María Gabriela Barraza and Nicole Quijano discuss the Amazon Deforestation Crisis.
Amazon Deforestation Crisis
– Fighting for Climate Action and Sustainability
By María Gabriela Barraza and Nicole Quijano
A publication by the Jean Monnet Policy Network “ValEUs”
No. 6 | 1st August 2025
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Executive Summary
The Amazon rainforest is a vital global ecosystem that is currently dealing with serious threats as a consequence of various activities including deforestation, illegal mining, and unsustainable agriculture. This crisis puts biodiversity, indigenous communities, and climate stability at a crossroad, running counter to certain values propagated by the European Union (EU), in particular human dignity and the rule of law. Although the EU implements regulations to curb deforestation, its consumption patterns also contribute to the crisis. A focus on international cooperation, sustainable trade policies, and local initiatives is essential to address the crisis, balance development with environmental preservation and ensure the Amazon’s survival.
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About the authors:
María Gabriela Barraza – Sixth-semester International Relations student at Universidad del Norte. Currently serving as Head of Logistics for the student group FEMINUN, former Head of Infographics at CERI, and current Career Representative at Universidad del Norte. Twice selected as a Leadership Ambassador at the university.
Nicole Quijano – Sixth-semester International Relations student at Universidad del Norte. Winner of the Roble Amarillo Scholarship. Current member of the executive board of the student group CERI. Active member of student groups FEMINUN and Comité Jurídico at Universidad del Norte.
About the Project
ValEUs brings together 20 universities from five continents, combining their strong expertise in EU studies across a wide range of academic disciplines. The Jean Monnet Network will foster joint research capacities, develop innovative teaching collaboration, and engage in societal policy debate to establish impactful policy recommendations. ValEUs is funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Commission (2024-2026).
Imprint
ValEUs. Research & Education Network on Contestations to EU Foreign Policy
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
Project number: 101127800
Email: contact@valeus.eu
Website: https://valeus.eu/
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