Climate Change in The State of Amapá (Brazil): Challenges and Opportunities

Objective: The objective is to analyze the climate scenario in the state of Amapá, Brazil, based on the following question: is Amapá prepared to adapt to climate change and its effects? Theoretical Framework: Reflection on the concept of global governance, heat stress, extreme heat and deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, energy transition in relation to the state of Amapá, Brazil. Method: The methodology includes research and bibliographic review, in different sources of information: scientific articles; book chapters; repositories of academic institutions; official electronic addresses of Brazilian and international public and governmental institutions; scientific reports of entities related to the environment. Results and Discussion: The results reveal that, despite lacking better conditions in relation to planning and management, Amapá has potential that guarantees it opportunities to face this. The large percentage of green area and the mangrove ecosystem require a more committed look, taking into account the inherent capacity of carbon sequestration in these environments. Furthermore, the role of citizen science and adherence to the Resilient Cities Program can create opportunities to address climate change in Amapá. Research Implications: The results obtained can be applied or influence practices in the field of climate change and mitigation of its effects in the Brazilian Amazon. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by reflecting on climate change and mitigation of its effects in the state of Amapá, where reflections on this topic are still scarce.