Data released by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MMA) and the National Institute for Space Research (INPE) point out that the states of Amazonas, Mato Grosso and Pará are the most affected
The Brazilian government is on alert due to the 55% increase in deforestation alerts in the In April, compared to the same month of the previous year. The data, released by the Monitoring Systems of the Ministry of the Environment, point out that the states of Amazonas, Mato Grosso and Pará are the most affected. The Minister of the Environment, recognized the increase in April, but stressed that, in general, deforestation has presented a fall trend. The Government’s goal is to maintain this trend in a structured and constant way.
Since 2007, the Brazilian government has implemented significant measures to combat deforestation. Marina Silva emphasized that, despite the increase recorded in April, the expectation is that the accumulated of the first months of the year will show a reduction, albeit modest, in deforestation. The government is committed to acting transparently, adjusting its strategies as necessary to face the problem. The executive secretary of the Ministry of Environment, João Paulo Capobianco, stressed that the government is vigilant and adopting preventive measures to contain deforestation.
Analyzing the period from August to April, there is a 5% reduction in deforestation of the Amazon and 25% in the Cerrado compared to the previous year. The government is mobilizing all ministries involved to adjust the plan to combat deforestation and prevent criminal fires, such as those that occurred last year, causing great damage and resulting in the punishment of 242 people. The Government’s goal is to reach zero deforestation by 2030, as reaffirmed by Minister Marina Silva.
*With information from Luciana Verdolin
*Report produced with the aid of AI
