The Amazon On panel brought together the World Bank, the ITU, UNESCO and the private sector to discuss practical experiences, barriers to digital inclusion and the role of cooperation in developing sustainable solutions for the region. Expanding connectivity in the Amazon requires more than deploying infrastructure. It means understanding community needs, guiding investment through evidence-based decisions and translating digital access into tangible benefits for the populati

Amazon On 2026 brought together representatives from Brazil, Suriname, Portugal and Cabo Verde to discuss meaningful connectivity, regional cooperation and pathways to turning digital infrastructure into economic and social development across the Pan-Amazon region. Expanding connectivity in the Amazon cannot be measured by network coverage alone. This was the starting point for the panel “Strategy for Expanding Digital Connectivity in the Amazon,” which brought together diver

The Amazon On debate examines the convergence of information security, network resilience and regional connectivity providers in ensuring the presence of the state and supporting sustainable development across the Amazon Basin. The consolidation of telecommunications and energy infrastructure in Brazil's Legal Amazon extends well beyond the expansion of commercial coverage. It is increasingly connected to national sovereignty, the protection of critical data and the sustainab

An IDB study presented at Amazon On advocates direct financial support for vulnerable households and small businesses as a strategy to turn infrastructure deployment into meaningful digital inclusion. The expansion of telecommunications networks in the Amazon frequently encounters a socioeconomic barrier: the limited ability of local populations to afford connectivity services and the devices required to access them. At the "Developing Effective Subsidies for Demand-Side Conn

Subfluvial fiber-optic infrastructure, high-capacity wireless connectivity and monitoring through smart cables are driving the Amazon's digital transition through public-private partnership initiatives. The deployment of telecommunications infrastructure in the Amazon Basin faces unique logistical and geographical challenges, characterized by its vast territory, dense vegetation and dependence on waterways. At the "Technology & Innovation at the Service of the Forest" panel,

The opening keynote of the third edition of Amazon On 2026, held in Manaus, addressed the theme "The future will not be decided when the crisis arrives." The Director-General of the Sustainable Amazon Foundation (FAS), Virgilio Viana, emphasized that combating deforestation and adapting to climate change constitute a matter of national economic and strategic interest. During his address, Viana underscored the urgency of avoiding ecological tipping points in the Amazon Basin a

Debate at Amazon On highlights flaws in urban electrification models and details the use of a regulatory sandbox to test community generation and renewable sources in the Legal Amazon. Approximately 3.5 million people live without reliable access to electricity or depend entirely on isolated systems powered by fossil fuels in the Legal Amazon. This figure exposes the bottleneck in serving remote, riverside, indigenous, and quilombola communities. The reliance on waterway tran

The third edition of this nonprofit initiative brought together experts from eight countries and announced the creation of the Amazon On Institute to strengthen cross-sector collaboration around regional solutions After two days of debates, Amazon On 2026 concluded its third edition, establishing itself as one of the leading forums dedicated to discussing solutions for the sustainable development of the Amazon rainforest. Held in Manaus, the meeting gathered representatives

In the first episode of Amazon Talks, we welcome Carlos Manuel Baigorri, current President of the National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL), for a conversation on connectivity, infrastructure, and the challenges facing telecommunications in the Amazon. Holding a degree in Economics from the University of Brasília (UnB), along with a Master’s and Ph.D. in Economics from the Catholic University of Brasília (UCB), Baigorri has been working in the telecommunications sector sinc

The energy transition in the Amazon addresses a core challenge: delivering high-quality, sustainable, and inclusive power to remote communities, tailored to the reality of the rainforest. Launched by ANEEL (National Electric Energy Agency), the Energias da Floresta (Energies of the Forest) project aims to expand access to electricity in traditional territories across the Legal Amazon through regulatory innovation, community participation, and the development of sustainable so

Amazon On was born out of the need to broaden the debate on the present and future of the Amazon through an integrated vision that combines connectivity, technology, sustainability, and people. More than just a non-profit event, Amazon On has established itself as a platform for connections, dialogue, and collective construction—bringing together companies, governments, experts, organizations, students, and civil society representatives around solutions capable of generating