Amazon and COP30: intersections between the climate crisis, democracy, and multilateralismo

Abstract

This dossier brings together ten articles and one interview that examine the Amazon in the contemporary context of international relations, with particular attention to COP30. The region, which is central to global climate balance, faces increasing pressures stemming from predatory economic activities, socio-environmental conflicts, and limitations in environmental governance. The contributions explore the convergence of three interrelated crises —climate, democratic, and multilateral— and their impacts on socio-environmental rights, political participation, and dynamics of social mobilization. Particular attention is given to the role of social movements, especially Indigenous peoples and women, in building resistance and advancing climate justice claims. The dossier also addresses issues such as urban adaptation, climate-induced migration, social protests, and regional governance, with emphasis on the role of multilateral institutions such as the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO/OTCA). By combining empirical and theoretical approaches, the articles highlight both the advances and the limitations of existing public policies and governance mechanisms. Overall, the dossier contributes to the debate on the contemporary challenges facing the Amazon and underscores the importance of more inclusive, legitimate, and effective decision-making processes in addressing the global climate crisis.