Preserved territorry

With approximately 73.5% of its territory under environmental protection, including conservation units, indigenous lands, and quilombola communities, Amapá is home to one of the highest percentages of protected areas in Brazil. These areas total approximately 9.3 million hectares of the 14.3 million that compose the state, reinforcing its role in the preservation of the Amazon. Currently, the state has 21 Conservation Units (UCs), which promote a model of sustainable development.

Zero deforestation

Data collected between July 2023 and August 2024 from the Satellite Monitoring of Deforestation in the Legal Amazon Project (Prodes), developed by the National Institute for Space Research (INPE), confirm that Amapá is the only state in the Legal Amazon to achieve zero deforestation.

Reduction of fires

According to a survey conducted by the Fire Department (CBM-AP), based on data from the National Institute for Space Research (INPE), 387 fires were recorded by October 29, 2025. In 2024, the year ended with 2,014 fires, and in 2023, there were 2,552 reports.

For the Government of Amapá, the results for 2025 reflect the commitment of security forces and environmental agencies to preserving the state's natural heritage.

Tourism on the rise

In 2024, Amapá destinations received more than 38,900 international tourists, an increase of 23.2% compared to 2023. The consolidated data was released by the Ministry of Tourism, Embratur, and the Federal Police (PF). In December alone, 4,365 foreigners visited Amapá, and these numbers are expected to increase in 2025.

Employment creation

From January to September 2024, 8,860 new jobs were created, representing a 10.3% increase in the annual total, higher than the national average of 4.3%, according to data from the General Register of Employed and Unemployed Persons (Novo Caged).

The indicators show the result of the strengthening of the state's economy, directly linked to the public development policy adopted by the Government of Amapá, which makes direct investments in civil construction with infrastructure, security, health, and housing projects. The reopening of industries linked to the sustainable forest management sector, which have resumed activities, also contribute to employment creation.

“Carbon Negative”

Amapá is the only “Carbon Negative” state in Brazil, as it captures more CO₂ than it emits into the atmosphere, thanks to the preservation and conservation of its green areas and low deforestation rates. To continue conserving its forests and complying with forest carbon standards, the state advocates for continuous investment, technical capacity, and political coordination aligned with the vision of sustainable development.

Unlike other states that receive investments to reforest deforested areas, Amapá seeks investments to continue preserving and conserving its forests

Based on consolidated environmental policies, such as the Socio-Bioeconomic Plan, Amapá looks to the future with the aim of transforming its positive environmental indicators into benefits for the population, generating jobs, income, and green businesses, promoting sustainable development in harmony with the natural environment, and preserving its forest areas.

Demarcation of Indigenous Lands

Amapá has 100% of its indigenous lands demarcated without any conflict. The state recognizes the rights while respecting the values, culture, and ancestral knowledge of the indigenous peoples of the Amapá forest.