Impact of Amazonian protected areas in preventing deforestation and carbon loss over four decades

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Amazon protected areas' proven effectiveness in reducing deforestation and carbon loss over 40 years warrants strong positive action. | The study provides robust evidence that protected areas in the Brazilian Amazon have been highly effective in preventing deforestation and carbon loss over four decades, delivering significant climate and biodiversity benefits. While challenges such as internal deforestation and remoteness persist, the findings underscore the critical role of diverse conservatio