O papel da proteção das áreas públicas na Amazônia no combate às mudanças climáticas

Abstract

This work addresses the crucial role of protecting public areas, especially in the Amazon, in combating climate change. The importance of conserving natural ecosystems and adopting protective measures to mitigate the negative impacts of human activities on the climate is highlighted. It ratifies the significance of ecosystem services, such as air and water purification, flood control, and protection against soil erosion, emphasizing the vital role of biodiversity in ecosystem stability and resilience to climate change. This dissertation highlights the importance of indigenous peoples in preserving these areas, recognizing their original rights to land. Carbon capture by ecosystems such as forests and mangroves is highlighted as essential for reducing carbonic gas emissions, with the maintenance of these public areas being fundamental for stabilizing the global climate. The importance of international agreements on climate and their reception by Brazil in the Amazon region is analyzed. Attention is also drawn to the need to implement effective legal and political mechanisms to protect these areas, promoting public awareness and participation in the process. The research aims to contribute to strengthening policies to protect public areas, offering support for decision-making and implementing effective strategies to combat climate change and promote environmental sustainability.