Deforestation in Peru: Confronting the informal practices, state capture, and collusion

By Camila Gianella Malca 

Aspects of Peruvian politics contribute significantly to deforestation of the Amazon. Informal practices, state capture, and collusion are compounded by the development of intensive agriculture, proposed reforms of small-scale mining and forestry as well as existing legal restrictions. These reforms undermine efforts to protect the Amazon region.Greater transparency and accountability of elected officials, as well as enhanced environmental management, is crucial to meeting the challenges faced by those who wish to protect the Amazon.

Bergen: U4 Anti Corruption Resource Centre, Chr. Michelsen Institute (U4 Brief 2024:5) 2024. 20p.