During a meeting held on August 8- 9 in Belém, Brazil, the President and Foreign Minister came together to bandy how to approach cooperative perspectives on colorful issues, including timber conservation, climate change, indigenous rights, and cross-border crimes.
Among the main statements of the so-called Belém Declaration, it was acknowledged that the Amazon is nearing a “tipping point,” urging developed countries to fulfill their existing promises for climate and biodiversity financing, and pledging to protect rights and territories for indigenous people.
Leaders from several other rainforest countries joined the summit on the second day and made another announcement called the “United for Lower Forests,” which echoed concerns about not fulfilling large-scale financial commitments and responsibilities.
