In the absence of a binding global forest convention that holds governments accountable to the international community, this report argues that individual countries remain free to pick and choose which instruments to abide by, or (as in the case of Brazil) whether to do so at all. In face of the deepening ecological crisis, the inability to stop governments from adopting predatory approaches to the exploitation of forest
resources undermines global efforts to protect our planet. In the absence of strong binding commitments, hope of reversing the ongoing forest destruction and degradation in the Amazon rests in part with the ability of international actors to harness and engage with three promising spaces \u2013 new regional efforts, emerging protagonism by subnational governments, and cross-sectoral coalitions. The paper includes recommendations for boosting global governance mechanisms for forest protection and the promotion of more sustainable approaches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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From 2021 to 2022, Dr. Abdenur was a Senior Policy Fellow at UNU-CPR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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