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Amazon Rainforest Nations Gather to Address Pressing Challenges

Leaders of eight Amazon rainforest nations gathered in Belem, Brazil, for a two-day summit organised by the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) to develop a shared strategy for conserving the Amazon, with President Lula pledging to end deforestation by 2030. The article reviews the pressures on the rainforest, including deforestation, carbon emission increases, and threats such as mining, hydroelectric dams and sewage pollution.

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  1. Tue 8 Aug
    Amazon rainforest nations gathered for an ACTO summit to address challenges facing the Amazon ecosystem. Belem, Brazil Commencing on Tuesday only Maldives Republic Leaders representing Amazon rainforest nations have gathered in Belem, Brazil, to address pressing challenges afflicting the Amazon ecosystem. The meeting, organised by the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO)

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  • this declaration will be forward-looking and comprehensive, laying out a roadmap for cooperative efforts to preserve the Amazon and foster responsible development

    Gisela Padovan Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

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Figures in these reports

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  • at least 60% Reduction in deforestation within the Brazilian Amazon Maldives Republic In July of this year, deforestation within the Brazilian Amazon experienced a reduction of at least 60% when compared to the same period in the previous year.

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  • over 85,000 square kilometers Amazon biome area lost Maldives Republic the Amazon biome suffered a loss of over 85,000 square kilometers, amounting to approximately 13 percent of its original extent.

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  • approximately 13 percent Share of original Amazon extent lost Maldives Republic the Amazon biome suffered a loss of over 85,000 square kilometers, amounting to approximately 13 percent of its original extent.

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  • 117 percent Increase in carbon emissions from the Amazon Maldives Republic Carbon emissions from the Amazon experienced a staggering 117 percent increase in 2020 when compared to the annual average for the period from 2010 to 2018.

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  • Approximately 41 percent Share of total Amazon deforestation occurring in Para Maldives Republic Approximately 41 percent of the total deforestation in the Amazon occurs within the state.

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  • approximately 50 million People inhabiting the Amazon region Maldives Republic an expanse inhabited by approximately 50 million people.

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  • since 2009 Years since previous ACTO summit Maldives Republic The ongoing summit marks the first convened by the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) since 2009.

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  • President Lula made opening remarks at the summit, underscoring his determination to forge a shared policy to safeguard the Amazon rainforest. Maldives Republic During his opening remarks at the summit, President Lula underscored his determination to forge a shared policy to safeguard the Amazon rainforest and its biodiversity.

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