An empty pledge to protect rainforests
The COP26 deforestation commitment is disingenuous—and could harm the world’s largest forest carbon sink
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The COP26 deforestation commitment is disingenuous—and could harm the world’s largest forest carbon sink
Mongabay seeks to raise interest in and appreciation of wild lands and wildlife, while examining the impact of emerging trends in climate, technology, economics,and finance on conservation and development.
As we approach COP26 under the growing imperatives of sustainable development and climate action, the international community must make the most of the opportunity to ensure ambitious results in Glasgow and beyond. As a longtime champion of the environmental agenda and an agri-food powerhouse, Brazil stands ready to provide a positive contribution to collective efforts aimed at keeping the global temperature within the limits agreed upon in the Paris Agreement.
As we approach the United Nations Climate Change Conference amid the growing imperatives for sustainable development and climate action, the international community must make the most of the opportunity to ensure ambitious results in Glasgow, the conference venue, and beyond.
The presidents of the region’s two biggest nations—Mexico and Brazil—will be absent when world leaders gather for a crucial summit next week.