Conservation Challenges in Rainforests

This chapter explores the multifaceted challenges of rainforest conservation, focusing on the Amazon and other major forest regions. It discusses the paradox of enforcing environmental laws against deforestation, highlighting recent improvements in countries like Brazil and Indonesia contrasted with the dire situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Emphasizing the urgent need for sustainable livelihood alternatives and jurisdictional carbon credits, the chapter calls for immediate action to avert ecological collapse.