Remote Monitoring Systems for Conservation of the Amazon Rainforest: A Systematic Review

The Amazon rainforest plays a crucial role in stabilizing the global climate and is vital for preserving biodiversity, wildlife, and indigenous cultures. Despite efforts to protect the Amazon rainforest, deforestation, wildlife trafficking, mining, oil exploitation and other extractive industries continue to threaten the region. Remote Monitoring Systems (RMS) are necessary to effectively detect and analyze these threats. This systematic review of technological initiatives to protect natural resources demonstrates the importance of technology in conservation and the need for further research and development. This article identifies technologies used worldwide for conservation efforts and highlights the challenges in developing an RMS for the Amazon region, such as harsh environmental conditions and limited infrastructure. The timely detection of threats could help authorities take corrective actions and prevent further environmental effects on the Amazon rainforest.