Amazon nations fall short of agreed goal to end deforestation

The eight countries that share the Amazon basin have not achieved their agreed-upon goal of putting an end to deforestation. Representatives from these nations are currently gathered in the Brazilian city of Belém for a two-day summit dedicated to addressing this issue. This marks the first such gathering in 14 years.

During the summit, a joint declaration was made, establishing a collaborative alliance to combat deforestation. However, the declaration also allows each country to pursue its own conservation objectives independently.

The preservation of the Amazon rainforest holds significant importance in the global efforts to combat climate change. The vast Amazon region, which encompasses the largest rainforest on the planet, plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance.

Ahead of the summit, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva advocated for a shared objective of ending deforestation by the year 2030. Notably, this policy aligns with steps that his own government has already taken in this direction.