Aquatic Ecosystem Connectivity in the Amazon is essential to ensure Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation, and Resilience

Extended Policy Brief This policy brief compiles recent scientific information on the importance [urgent need] of maintaining the integrity and connectivity of the Amazon's freshwater systems for climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. The document integrates findings from scientific literature, field research, and policy analyses, aiming to inform decision-makers and key stakeholders at the COP about the critical need to protect rivers, wetlands, and strategic freshwater habitats.