The eight states covered by the rainforest have agreed to curb deforestation. This is essential in the fight against the climate crisis. But are the promises enough?
One thing is already clear: The “Declaration of Belem” will go down in the history books. The agreement provides better protection for the Amazon region and all South American countries, which are home to the largest rainforest on earth, signed it on Tuesday evening. Observers spoke of a historic step, but environmentalists also express criticism because the agreement omits important points and hardly contains any concrete steps.