Amazon Daily Water Evaporation Reaches an Estimated 20 Billion Tons
The COP30 global climate summit is set to take place in the Amazonian city of Belem, with Brazil proposing the creation of an international fund for the Amazon. This fund, known as the Tropical Forests Forever Fund (TFFF), aims to be a new conservation mechanism for the planet's tropical forests.
The Amazon, often referred to as the "lungs of the earth," plays a crucial role in regulating the planet's climate. Its transpiration process creates "flying rivers," accumulations of humidity that irrigate the South American region with rain. However, the expansion of agriculture and livestock use in the Amazon is a significant concern.
Claudio Ângelo, the coordinator of the international policy area at the climate network Observatorio do Clima, has highlighted the difficulties in adopting a sustainable way of life in the Brazilian Amazon region. Mr. Ângelo is also a co-author of the book 'The Silence of the Chainsaw,' which sheds light on these issues.
The agro-livestock sector plays a significant role in environmental regulation and policy in Brazil. However, pressure groups from this sector have gained influence in parliament, promoting initiatives to relax environmental regulations. This has led to a concerning rate of deforestation.
Between 1985 and 2023, the Amazon lost over 88 million hectares of forests, an area almost as large as Venezuela. Deforestation is responsible for almost 75% of the reduction in Amazonian rains. Without the Amazon's evaporation process, vast agricultural areas in Brazil and Argentina would be in serious danger.
The loss of the Amazon's forests continues to be a major issue, with significant implications for the region and the planet. The TFFF aims to combine public and private investments and direct resources to those who conserve the forests, such as indigenous peoples. By doing so, it hopes to incentivize sustainable practices and combat deforestation.
The III edition of the Latin American Green Economy Forum was organized by the EFE Agency. At the forum, Brazil announced its plans to launch the TFFF at COP30. The fund is expected to be a significant step towards preserving the Amazon and mitigating the effects of climate change.
The livestock sector, characterized by a conservative nature, allows for cheap land acquisition and destruction of vegetation. Despite the low incentives for changing behavior in the livestock sector, it is crucial that sustainable practices are adopted to ensure the survival of the Amazon and the planet.
In areas where the forest has decreased, the use of land for agriculture has expanded by 598%, and for livestock by 298%. These statistics underscore the need for immediate action to preserve the Amazon.
As the COP30 global climate summit approaches, the international community looks to Brazil for leadership in combating deforestation and preserving the Amazon. The TFFF is a promising initiative, and its success could set a precedent for future conservation efforts.
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