During the period from January to June this year, more than 20 thousand hectares were deforested, in contrast to the more than 47 thousand registered in the same period of 2023
According to data released by the Deforestation Alert System (SAD), the of the Atlantic Forest had a significant reduction of 55%. In the period from January to June this year, more than 20,000 hectares were deforested, in contrast to the more than 47,000 hectares recorded in the same period the previous year. Despite this significant decrease, the situation is still considered alarming by SOS Mata Atlântica, as the destroyed area is equivalent to around 20 thousand football fields. The goal of zero deforestation is still a major challenge.
According to the executive director of Fundação SOS Mata Atlântica, Luis Fernando Guedes Pinto, the reduction in deforestation is attributed to a series of factors, including the strengthening of the with the Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama).
Furthermore, the implementation of effective public policies, such as intensified supervision, has played a crucial role. However, impunity for environmental crimes continues to be a major obstacle to achieving the goal of eliminating deforestation and meeting the goals established for
“For Brazil to fulfill the commitments made in the Paris Agreement, we must achieve zero deforestation in all biomes by 2030. The Atlantic Forest has the potential to be the first Brazilian biome to do this, with the chance of becoming a reference for the country and the world in combating environmental and climate crises”, says Luis Fernando Guedes Pinto.
*With information from Yasmin Nascimento
*Report produced with the help of AI
