This study analyzed the expected environmental, social and economic impacts of 75 road projects, totaling 12 thousand kilometers of planned roads, in the Amazon region. The main takeaway from this study is that all projects, although in different magnitudes, will negatively impact the environment. Read here to learn more about the findings of this study.
A better Amazon road network for people and the environment
Organization
Conservation Strategy Fund, Instituto de Pesquisa Ambiental da Amazônia, Stockholm Environment Institute, Fundación para la Conservación y el Desarrollo Sostenible
Language
English
Year
2020
File type
pdf
Keywords English
Amazon, deforestation, roads
Palabras clave Español
Amazonía, deforestación, carreteras
Palavras-chave Português
Amazônia, desmatamento, estradas
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A better Amazon road network for people and the environment
This study analyzed the expected environmental, social and economic impacts of 75 road projects, totaling 12 thousand kilometers of planned roads, in the Amazon region. The main takeaway from this study is that all projects, although in different magnitudes, will negatively impact the environment. Read here to learn more about the findings of this study.
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These publications are shared by our members and are meant for knowledge exchange. The content and findings of the publications do not reflect the views of the World Bank Group, the ASL and its partners, and the sole responsibility for these publications lies with the authors.