0
Acre’s Secretary of the Environment, Leonardo Carvalho, participated in an exclusive interview on the podcast Em Cena, conducted by presenter Everton Damasceno, and . Throughout the conversation, the manager revealed behind the scenes, challenges and agreements built at the conference, pointing out that Acre emerged stronger on the international stage.
Acre delegation at COP30/Photo: Instagram
Asked about what the conference represented for the state, Carvalho explained that the preparation of the agenda was built together with other departments and the Civil House, prioritizing two main points: recovering Acre’s environmental reputation and presenting real investment opportunities. He recalled that this process required maturity and important internal changes.
Leonardo Carvalho was interviewed by ContilNet, this Monday/Photo: ContilNet
Carvalho said that he participated in the COP for the first time in 2021, in Scotland, and that, at that time, the scenario was different. “I went with the desire to close a deal and, when I got there, I took a cold shower”, he reported. At the time, the state was facing high rates of deforestation and emissions, which, according to him, made any negotiations unfeasible. “They told me to do my homework,” he said.
According to the secretary, Acre has changed this reality in recent years. He states that the state government managed to present solid data, with a reduction in emissions and progress in environmental policies. “I said this to Governor Gladson Cameli and Vice Mailza: when they arrived at the COP, there would be no one to say that Acre was increasing emissions”, he highlighted.
Secretary of the Environment details Acre’s achievements at COP30/Photo: Instagram
During COP30, the state set targets for reducing deforestation and presented successful experiences, including a panel led by the Secretary of Indigenous Peoples, Francisca Arara. There, initiatives carried out in traditional communities were discussed and a fundraising agreement was announced with BNDES, via the Amazon Fund, aimed at strengthening the secretariats of indigenous peoples in the states of the Legal Amazon and the indigenous lands themselves.
The bioeconomy also gained space in Acre’s representation. Local producers showcased crafts, extractive products and sustainable initiatives that, according to Carvalho, caught the attention of investors and opened new doors for commercialization and partnerships.
In addition to political and environmental agendas, the COP is known for bringing together authorities from several countries in a short space of time, which facilitates coordination and brings governments and institutions closer together. The secretary revealed that Sema has advanced cooperation with Microsoft to train Acre servers in the use of artificial intelligence, especially in the analysis of environmental data.
A fundraising agreement was announced with BNDES/ Photo: Instagram
Another highlight was the signing, by Governor Gladson Cameli, of a cooperation with the Association of Amazon Universities, which brings together institutions from different countries. The agreement provides for academic exchange, joint research and qualification of public servants in the region.
In the area of carbon credits, Acre remains one of the most advanced states in the country, alongside Pará and Tocantins. Carvalho recalled that the government maintains dialogue with the English bank Standard Chartered, a priority partner in negotiating the carbon market. The expectation is that the state will complete the certification process in the coming months, a stage that includes an audit carried out by an international verifier. After this, the procedures begin so that the values generated by the reductions are converted into direct investments in the communities.
Still during the interview, the secretary reinforced that Acre returns from COP30 with open doors and a rebuilt reputation. According to him, the state is experiencing a new moment and is once again positioning itself as an environmental reference in the Amazon.
WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW:
