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Brazil Secures $6.7B to Combat Deforestation Amid Challenges

12/11/2025

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Brazil launched Tropical Forests Forever Facility, attracting $6.7 billion to curb deforestation.
The fund faces gaps in monitoring forest degradation, risking payments for logging primary forests.
At the Belém climate summit, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Brazil) urged roadmaps to cut fossil fuels and deforestation.
Despite commitments, forest loss remains about 25 million hectares annually.
Australia, chairing COP31, must lead negotiations by integrating Brazil's initiatives and addressing its deforestation.

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Brazil launched Tropical Forests Forever Facility, attracting $6.7 billion to curb deforestation.
The fund faces gaps in monitoring forest degradation, risking payments for logging primary forests.
At the Belém climate summit, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Brazil) urged roadmaps to cut fossil fuels and deforestation.
Despite commitments, forest loss remains about 25 million hectares annually.
Australia, chairing COP31, must lead negotiations by integrating Brazil's initiatives and addressing its deforestation.