River Monitoring Network

The policy brief highlights that Amazonian rivers connect ecosystems, economies, and populations from the Andes to the Atlantic, and are essential for water supply, biodiversity, energy, and transportation. Climate change and human pressures—such as deforestation, mining, and dams—are altering the hydrological regime and water quality across the basin. In this context, strengthening an integrated regional river monitoring system is crucial to understand trends, anticipate risks, and support decision-making. The document recommends cooperation among Amazonian countries, data standardization, and integration of information within the Amazon Regional Observatory.