The Brazilian government has taken a range of actions to tackle the deforestation of the Amazon, but their effectiveness has been a matter of debate.

In the past, the Brazilian government has established protected areas and indigenous reserves in the Amazon to conserve the region's biodiversity and prevent deforestation. In addition, the government has implemented a system of environmental licensing and monitoring to ensure that development activities in the region comply with environmental regulations.

However, in recent years, the Brazilian government has come under criticism for weakening environmental protections and encouraging development in the Amazon. In 2019, Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro took office and has since been accused of taking a lax approach to environmental enforcement, and promoting the interests of agribusiness and mining industries in the region. His administration has cut funding to environmental agencies, reduced fines for environmental violations, and sought to open up protected areas and indigenous reserves for mining and agriculture.

As a result, deforestation and fires in the Amazon have surged in recent years. In 2020, deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon hit a 12-year high, with an area larger than Jamaica being lost. The government's response to this has been criticized as inadequate, with many environmental groups and international organizations calling for stronger action to protect the region.

In conclusion, while the Brazilian government has taken some actions to tackle deforestation in the Amazon, its recent policies have been criticized for weakening environmental protections and promoting development at the expense of the region's ecosystems and indigenous communities. The effectiveness of the government's efforts to tackle deforestation in the Amazon remains a matter of debate.