2025 Spring Meeting and 21st Global Congress on Process Safety

(31t) Mitigating Amazon Rainforest Fires: Prevention and Sustainable Management Strategies

The Amazon Rainforest is an essential part of the Earth's climate system and is known for its rich biodiversity. However, it is currently facing serious threats from deforestation and forest fires. These fires are closely associated with deforestation, which is worsened by government policies and the expansion of agriculture. The consequences of these fires are important, resulting in major losses in biodiversity, increased carbon emissions, and changes to regional and global climate patterns. Also, extreme drought events, which are often caused by climate change, increase both the frequency and intensity of forest fires.

To address these risks and protect the rainforest, various prevention strategies have been suggested. These strategies include creating international firefighting units, dividing the rainforest into firebreak zones, and enforcing policies designed to reduce fire risks. It is essential to enforce effective policies and encourage international cooperation to combat deforestation and forest degradation, thus ensuring the ecological and climatic stability of the Amazon.