To foster the institutional strengthening of RAISG and its governance framework, this project finances the organization of meetings and workshops aimed at enhancing internal communication and coordination within the network. It also supports the development and implementation of RAISG’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, which includes a significant focus on regional advocacy through partnerships with organizations operating…
In order to address the escalating challenges in the Amazon, RAISG is organizing itself to support advocacy efforts by providing its geospatial studies in user-friendly formats. To achieve this goal, the development of technological tools such as the RAISG AMA platform is underway, aimed at accessibility for multiple stakeholders. This will enable immediate actions supported…
In order to rally diverse stakeholders around the pressing issue of water degradation in the Amazon, requiring concrete protective measures, this project aims to map and disseminate the vulnerability levels of water resources in the region. These resources are threatened by ecosystem degradation from deforestation, pollution (including mining and agriculture), urbanization, and the impacts of…
MapBioma Amazonia is a collaborative network of specialists from Amazonian member countries. Its purpose is to enhance understanding of land cover and land use dynamics in the Amazon region by developing and implementing methodologies to create a historical series of annual maps dating back to 1985. These maps and accompanying analyses aim to highlight the…
MapBiomas Water is a collaborative network of specialists from the member countries of the Amazon, contributing to the understanding of surface water dynamics throughout the Amazonian territory, with monthly and annual data from 1985 to the present.
Conservation and management initiatives are crucial for safeguarding Amazonian wetlands against land use changes, river damming, pollution, and the impacts of climate change. This project aims to improve wetland mapping and deepen understanding of human, economic, and environmental risks. These insights will inform conservation policies and enhance ecosystem management through targeted communication, dialogue, and mobilization…
The Amazon’s rich biodiversity and the abundant ecosystem services it provides to its peoples are increasingly vulnerable to the negative impacts of expanding mega infrastructure projects and extractive and agricultural industries. Mapping areas earmarked for oil, hydrocarbon, and mineral extraction, as well as the construction of roads and railways, offers valuable insights into the strong…
This initiative is geared towards deepening our understanding of the pressures and threats facing Amazonian forests, which serve as crucial carbon sinks and reserves. It emphasizes the vital role played by Indigenous Territories (IT) and Protected Natural Areas (PNA) in safeguarding the Amazon region. Furthermore, it aims to strengthen legal protection for IT, expand PNAs,…