 Amazonian biodiversity is under threat due to weakened policies against deforestation in Brazil, leading to the destruction of animal and plant species, increased risk of emerging infectious diseases, and climate change. Indigenous communities, riverine and urban populations, and the planet itself are all affected by this deforestation. The Amazon plays a key role in regulating the earth's climate, which can be further exacerbated by deforestation and its effects on emerging infectious diseases. Researchers have identified several potential solutions to mitigate deforestation and reduce the risk of emerging infectious diseases. This article was authored by Joel Enrique L. Wenger, Bruna Cullman-Leal, Valria L. Kaminsky and others.