Welcome to our Young Generation Policy Briefs series! In this sixth issue of the series, María Gabriela Barraza and Nicole Quijano discuss the Amazon Deforestation Crisis. Explore all Young Generation Policy Briefs here!
The Amazon rainforest is a vital global ecosystem that is currently dealing with serious threats as a consequence of various activities including deforestation, illegal mining, and unsustainable agriculture. This crisis puts biodiversity, indigenous communities, and climate stability at a crossroad, running counter to certain values propagated by the European Union (EU), in particular human dignity and the rule of law. Although the EU implements regulations to curb deforestation, its consumption patterns also contribute to the crisis. A focus on international cooperation, sustainable trade policies, and local initiatives is essential to address the crisis, balance development with environmental preservation and ensure the Amazon’s survival.
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About the authors:
María Gabriela Barraza
Sixth-semester International Relations student at Universidad del Norte. Currently serving as Head of Logistics for the student group FEMINUN, former Head of Infographics at CERI, and current Career Representative at Universidad del Norte. Twice selected as a Leadership Ambassador at the university.
Nicole Quijano Quesada
Sixth-semester International Relations student at Universidad del Norte. Winner of the Roble Amarillo Scholarship. Current member of the executive board of the student group CERI. Active member of student groups FEMINUN and Comité Jurídico at Universidad del Norte.
ValEUs Young Generation Policy Briefs
Policy briefs are regularly published as part of the Jean Monnet Policy Network “ValEUs”. The project, which is intended to provide a realistic account of EU foreign policy, thus aims to expand the societal dialogue on project results. The policy briefs are written from a student perspective, identifying problems with the self-proclaimed European values and suggesting possible solutions. This first issue presents a guide for students with practical tips on how to write a policy brief. Furthermore, it is an introduction to the following series summarising the central stakes in the proclamation and contestation of European values.
