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    Amazon forests’ road to recovery: 56.8% drop in deforestation recorded

    Amazon forests’ road to recovery: 56.8% drop in deforestation recorded

    Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest took a remarkable plunge of 56.8% in September when compared to the same month in the previous year, as reported by government data released on October 6. This significant reduction in deforestation comes at a time when the Amazon region grapples with an unprecedented historic drought.

    Amazon deforestation plummets 56.8% amidst drought
    Photo: Amazon deforestation plummets 56.8% amidst drought 
    Source: Reuters

    Preliminary data from the Brazilian space research agency INPE reveals that the total area cleared in the Amazon during the first nine months of this year dropped by 49.5%. This trend signals a positive shift in the country's efforts to combat deforestation.

    The fight against illegal deforestation has become a paramount concern for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's administration, both on the international stage and within Brazil. Under the previous administration of Jair Bolsonaro, deforestation in the Amazon had surged considerably.

    In a noteworthy development at the United Nations Summit in New York last month, Brazil's Environment Minister Marina Silva unveiled more ambitious climate targets for the country. This reflects a growing commitment to environmental conservation and the mitigation of climate change.

    Amazon deforestation plummets 56.8% amidst drought
    Photo: Amazon deforestation plummets 56.8% amidst drought 
    Source: Reuters

    Traditionally, deforestation and wildfires peak in the Amazon during August and September, coinciding with drier weather conditions. However, fires in the region last month saw a significant reduction of 36%, a welcome improvement compared to the devastating wildfires of September 2022, which marked the worst in over a decade.

    While the decrease in deforestation and fires is encouraging, it is important to note that the Amazon is currently facing its most severe drought in the last 40 years. This prolonged drought has led to a drop in water levels in key rivers, posing significant challenges to local communities access to food and drinking water. Additionally, the dry conditions increase the risk of wildfires, making it crucial for continued vigilance and conservation efforts.

    In a show of international support for the preservation of the Amazon rainforest, Switzerland and the United States made a joint contribution of $8.4mn to Brazil's Amazon Fund last month. This financial aid aims to assist in safeguarding the world's largest tropical rainforest and addressing the pressing environmental challenges it faces.

     

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