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Paulo Artaxo

About the writer

Paulo Artaxo is a professor at USP's Institute of Physics, member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences (ABC), World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), and vice president of the Brazilian Society for the Progress of Science (SBPC).

PPCDAm: combating forest degradation and climate change in the Amazon" alt="
Opinion June 15, 2023

PPCDAm: combating forest degradation and climate change in the Amazon

The original plan, implemented in 2004, successfully reduced the annual deforestation rate in the Amazon from 28,000 km² to approximately 4,000 km². Phase 5 of PPCDAm emphasizes the scientific basis of the proposed initiatives, incorporating advancements in Amazonian science.
By Paulo Artaxo
The invisible enemy: forest degradation in the Amazon" alt="
Opinion May 4, 2023

The invisible enemy: forest degradation in the Amazon

Degradation is now affecting a larger area than deforestation. When all of its drivers and potential overlaps are considered, the estimated total degraded area increases to 2.5 million km², which represents 38% of the remaining Amazon rainforest.
By Paulo Artaxo
Where is the climatic ‘tipping point’ of the Amazon?" alt="
Opinion March 9, 2023

Where is the climatic ‘tipping point’ of the Amazon?

Despite the good intentions and recent actions of the new federal government in favor of the Amazon, forest protection is a responsibility of all of society and all levels of power.
By Paulo Artaxo
Changing the trajectory of the Amazon" alt="
Opinion February 14, 2023

Changing the trajectory of the Amazon

Despite the good intentions and recent actions of the new federal government in favor of the Amazon, forest protection is a responsibility of all of society and all levels of power.
By Paulo Artaxo
The environmental reconstruction of Brazil and the turning off of the lights of destruction" alt="
Opinion December 13, 2022

The environmental reconstruction of Brazil and the turning off of the lights of destruction

Lula faces Brazil destroyed after 4 years and needs a new model to fight organized crime in the Amazon, fortify traditional communities, promote a sustainable economic model and fulfill international commitments against climate change.
By Paulo Artaxo
Brazil and the Amazon return to the planet’s climate leadership" alt="
Opinion November 22, 2022

Brazil and the Amazon return to the planet’s climate leadership

Lula's presence as president-elect returned the country's leading role in this COP27, in Egypt.
By Paulo Artaxo
COP27: Where is climate diplomacy taking us?" alt="
Opinion November 21, 2022

COP27: Where is climate diplomacy taking us?

'Our diplomats, government officials, and industry keep talking about limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. This is an impossible goal today, with emissions of 42 billion CO2 per year, increasing at rates of 1 to 2% per year'.
By Paulo Artaxo
What to expect from COP-27?" alt="
Opinion November 1, 2022

What to expect from COP-27?

Brazil could be good news at the meeting, as the new Lula administration is committed to zero deforestation in the Amazon by 2030.
By Paulo Artaxo
What can I do for Amazon, and what is Amazon doing for me" alt="
Opinion September 19, 2022

What can I do for Amazon, and what is Amazon doing for me

Voting for preservation in elections is one of the most important actions for Brazilians.
By Paulo Artaxo
New resources for science in the Amazon" alt="
Opinion June 28, 2022

New resources for science in the Amazon

An avalanche of new investments has been announced in the last few days. Will they be able to leverage the much needed sustainable development?
By Paulo Artaxo

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