Natural
Complexe de conservation de l’Amazonie centrale
Brésil
Located in central Brazil, this conservation complex protects a significant portion of the Amazon rainforest and represents one of the world's most biodiverse terrestrial ecosystems. The site encompasses vast tracts of pristine tropical forest characterized by dense vegetation, extensive river systems, and complex hydrological networks that sustain exceptional biodiversity. Its designation reflects the critical importance of preserving this region's ecological integrity, which includes numerous endemic species and plays a vital role in global climate regulation through carbon storage and oxygen production. The landscape is defined by its remote location, challenging terrain, and the presence of multiple indigenous territories whose populations maintain traditional relationships with the forest environment. The conservation complex serves as a crucial refuge for wildlife species ranging from large mammals to countless invertebrate and plant species, many still undocumented by science. This protected area demonstrates the necessity of large-scale conservation efforts to maintain the ecological processes and biodiversity that characterize the Amazon basin.
