Science Panel for the Amazon

The Science Panel for the Amazon (SPA) is the first high-level science initiative dedicated to the Amazon. Officially launched in July 2020, the Panel was established to make clear the scientific, economic, and moral case for conservation and to address widespread deforestation, forest degradation, and wildfires that have intensified in recent years. In 2021, SPA scientists released the first Amazon Assessment Report at COP26, which has been called an “encyclopedia” of the Amazon region. In 2025, the SPA launched its second Amazon Assessment Report, positioning Amazon Connectivity as a solution to the climate crisis. 

The Panel is convened under the auspices of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN). Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, the president of SDSN, is the convener of the SPA; Ms. Emma Torres is the strategic coordinator; and Dr. Carlos Nobre and Dr. Marielos Peña-Claros are the co-chairs.

Learn more at https://www.sp-amazon.org/