Browsing: deforestation

Brazil’s Lula urges UN Security Council reform

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In his opening speech at the United Nations General Assembly, the Brazilian president pledged to achieve zero deforestation in the Amazon by 2030, called for an end to armed conflicts, and raised concerns about the growing issue of global hunger.

COP27: Lula argues for cooperation with African countries

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Addressing COP27, the president-elect said Brazil wants to cooperate once again with the poorest countries, with investments and technology transfers, and fight hunger in the world. He emphasized that the efforts to fight climate change will have the highest profile in his next administration.