Slowing Amazon deforestation through public policy and interventions in beef and soy supply chains

This paper explores the processes behind the decline in deforestation and provides an overview of deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon. Several hypotheses are investigated to further explore the deceleration of deforestation. Territorial approaches to deforestation have been effective and could consolidate progress in slowing deforestation while providing a framework for addressing other important dimensions of sustainable development.

Nepstad D, McGrath D, Stickler C, Alencar A, Azevedo A, Briana S, Bezerra T, MiGiano M, Shimada J, Seroa da Motta R, Armijo E, Castello L, Brando P, Hansen M, McGrath-Horn M, Carvalho O, Hess L

2014

Science