The world has already surpassed the limit of 1.5°C heating established in international agreements, as revealed by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report. In an interview with CNNAlexandre Prado, a climate change specialist, considers the scenario to be catastrophic and warns of the urgency of implementing effective measures to combat climate change.
Brazil is already experiencing the devastating effects of this. In 2023, the country faced two significant extreme events: floods in Rio Grande do Sul ea severe drought in the Amazon. “These events not only cause immediate destruction, but also generate social and economic costs that last for years”, explains the expert.
Crucial role of forests
To the . In the specific case of Brazil, the Amazon acts as a natural thermal regulator, influencing the rainfall regime in several regions of the country, including the Cerrado and São Paulo.
The Brazilian initiative received support from 53 countries, demonstrating international recognition of the importance of forest preservation. “The fund aims not only at environmental conservation, but also considers the quality of life of the 50 million inhabitants who live in the Amazon biome”, highlights Alexandre.
International commitments
On the global stage, to reduce its emissions by 90% by 2040. This goal joins other international efforts to combat global warming, although the expert warns that the speed of climate change is exceeding the response capacity of international negotiations.
“The choice of Belém as COP30 headquarters symbolizes the relevance of the Amazon in this global context, placing tropical forests at the center of climate discussions”, concludes Alexandre. Forest preservation, with the reduction of the use of fossil fuels, represents the main challenges to contain the advance of climate change.
