Abstract:
Deforestation in the Amazon generates a series of problems for biodiversity, thus
representing challenges for public authorities. This research seeks to make people
and public authorities aware of the preservation of the Amazon rainforest. To this end,
it should be noted that there are laws in force, but that have not been sufficient to
guarantee the necessary reduction in deforestation. The choice of theme came about,
with the aim of demonstrating how harmful the consequences of deforestation in the
Amazon rainforest are for all living beings on the planet, this being one of the largest
biomes in the world, from which resources are withdrawn for the manufacture of
medicines.However, exaggerated deforestation is ending this wealth and the current
laws are not managing to have an effect in the fight against deforestation. In this
sense, biopiracy arises, which consists of the removal of a natural resource in an
irregular way, being taken to another country and patented as if it were something
originating in that country to which it was taken. The general objective of the research
is to analyze the alarming deforestation in the Amazon, its causes and possible
consequences for biodiversity and damage to sustainability. The methodology used
was qualitative, bibliographical and documentary research, based on treaties, laws,
articles and articles published on websites and scientific journals of law or on the
subject of deforestation and its effects on biodiversity. The result of the work is
presented through research references, in materials such as: international treaties,
laws, decrees, doctrines, scientific articles and official documents. The research
concludes that the lack of public policies in the Amazon that really work, generates a
series of factors, both in the economic scenario and in the quality of life of the
population and that deforestation in recent decades has contributed a lot to the
reduction of flora and fauna.
