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Security
If one person is not safe, no one is
Keeping people safe has always been a core mission for the Igarapé Institute, which has established itself as a leading voice in public security. Over time, and facing increasingly complex and interconnected challenges, the Institute began to view security through a broader lens.
Today, we focus on “systemic risks”: crises that do not play out in isolation but overlap and amplify one another, such as climate change, the rise of organized crime, geopolitical conflicts, and environmental degradation. These issues are closely linked and demand joint, coordinated responses capable of protecting both people and planet.
Our lines of work
Publications in Security
Global Futures Bulletin: An Inflection Point in the AI Race
Artificial intelligence has reached a critical inflection point, raising fundamental questions about safety, alignment,...
Under the Radar: Territorial and Regulatory Security Risks in the Brazilian and Colombian Amazon
Threats to physical security, land conflicts, environmental degradation, and weak state presence are among the most...
Strengthening Anti-Money Laundering Systems Against Environmental Crime: Comparative Legal and Policy Frameworks in Amazonian Countries
Environmental and natural resource-related crimes represent the third-largest illicit economy in the world in terms of the...
Global Futures Bulletin: Governance Gaps: Assessing Global Disparities in Al Policy Initiatives Around the World
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is outpacing current global governance efforts aimed at ensuring its...
Who Defends the Defenders?
Environmental and human rights defenders play a critical role in combating ecosystem degradation and mitigating climate change....
Impact of the Initiatives for the Social Reintegration of Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
An analysis of the impacts and results of social reintegration initiatives for formerly incarcerated individuals in Brazil...
Key Takeaways for Enhancing Security Governance in the Amazon
The Amazon faces a variety of security challenges, ranging from historical issues such as high homicide rates, theft, drug...
Implementing responsible and ethical use of crime prediction technologies
A manual for mitigating harm Since 2010, the world has seen a sharp uptake in the use of crime prediction technologies. Although...
Addressing Illegal Gold Mining in the Amazon Region: From Recognition of the Problems and Challenges to Collective Action
The Igarapé Institute, along with various civil society organizations from Brazil, Colombia, the United States, and Peru,...
Practical Guide for Formulating Public Policies to Prevent Violence Against Women
Violence against women is a complex and devastating reality, manifesting in various forms, including physical, sexual, psychological,...
Highlights in Security
Our track record in security
For almost two decades, our team has researched, tested, and evaluated innovative approaches to crime prevention, violence reduction, stronger justice systems justice, and improved security policies.
We believe that security — both real and perceived — is a core pillar of a just and democratic society that must always be grounded in human rights, transparency, and good governance.
Throughout this work, Igarapé has established itself as a global leader in public and international security, contributing to progress on issues such as:
● Gun control and drug policy
● Responsible policing and security technology
● Combating illegal financial flows
● Penal and institutional reform of the criminal justice system
● Conflict prevention and territorial stabilization
● Peace operations and peacebuilding