Summary:
- The Amazon rainforest is at significant risk of dieback, or large-scale loss of vegetation, if global warming exceeds 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
- Deforestation and climate change are the main threats to the Amazon, with the forest becoming less resilient to droughts and other disturbances as temperatures rise.
- Limiting global warming to 1.5°C or below is crucial to protect the Amazon and its vital role in regulating the global climate and supporting biodiversity.