Brazil's Amazon Sees Historic 66.1% Drop in Deforestation: What Changed?

Brazil's Amazon rainforest experienced a 66.1% decrease in deforestation in August 2023 compared to the previous year.

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INPE's satellite data confirmed only 563 sq km of the rainforest was cleared in August.

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Environment Minister Marina Silva credits the new government's efforts for this positive change.

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President Lula is committed to stopping Amazon deforestation by 2030.

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Two new areas in Acre and Amazonas have been recognized as protected indigenous lands.

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Despite the decline, the Amazon saw an increase in fires, with June marking the highest since 2007.

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Brazil recently hosted a rainforest summit with leaders from eight Amazon basin countries.

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A significant Supreme Court decision regarding ancestral territories is awaited.

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Indigenous reserves cover 13.75% of Brazil's territory, predominantly in the Amazon.

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