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Official data show that deforestation in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil is unprecedented in the last 15 years.
According to a report released by the Brazilian Space Research Organization, deforestation has increased by 22 percent in one year.
During the recent COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow, Brazil was one of the many countries that pledged to end deforestation by 2030 and take action against deforestation.
The Amazon rainforest is home to about 30 million plants and animals. 10 lakh tribal people live there. The Amazon rainforest is an important carbon-absorbing field that slows the rate of global warming.
According to the latest data, about 13,235 square kilometers of forest will be cleared between 2020 and 21. This is the highest deforestation since 2006.
Brazil’s Environment Minister Joachim Leid said the data represented a “challenge”. He also said that we need to take stronger action against such crimes. “These data do not accurately reflect the situation over the past few months,” he said.
The deforestation of the Amazon has increased under the rule of Brazilian President Zaire Bolsanaro. It is worth mentioning here that the Chancellor encouraged agriculture and mining in the rainforests.
It is noteworthy that in 2019, he was involved in the conflict, accusing the country’s space agency, Inbay, of tarnishing Brazil’s reputation over deforestation.
At the Glasgow Climate Conference, which ended a few days ago, Brazil was one of several countries that signed a major agreement to end deforestation.
Approximately US $ 19.2 billion will be allocated to public and private funds under this pledge. A portion of this funding will be provided to developing countries to recover damaged land, deal with disasters such as wildfires, and assist tribal communities.
Analysis by South American journalist Katie Watson
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Brazilian President Zaire Bolsanaro, who is touring Dubai this week, told investors that the attacks on Brazil on deforestation were ‘unjustified’.
‘We want the people of Brazil to know the real Brazil,’ he added, adding that 90% of the forests are still protected.
Recent statistics reveal the real Brazil. The Brazilian government has been talking about the potential for afforestation of the Amazon from the outset, while at the same time underestimating environmental issues.
Also, it seems that these figures were actually made on October 27th. Data appears to have been withheld until the end of the Glasgow Climate Conference.
Zaire Bolzano did not attend the Glasgow Climate Conference, but his delegates wanted to go to Glasgow and let the world know that people think badly about Brazil. The Brazilian delegation said it was moving forward with its goal of ending deforestation by 2028, in order to demonstrate its commitment to deforestation.
But who can trust President Zaire Bolsanaro when details like the latest data on deforestation are leaked?
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