By expanding sustainable industries and transitioning to low-carbon agriculture, the region could lead the way in turning Brazil into a green-economy powerhouse, adding 40 billion reais ($8.4 billion) a year to the national economy by 2050.
Protecting the rainforest and making it an engine of sustainable economic growth, rather than plundering its resources, would bring Brazil billions of dollars in the coming decades, a study found Tuesday.
Will Brazil Destroy the to Save the Climate?
Germany pledges millions to help Brazil protect rainforest, Environment News
Brazil, France announce €1 billion investment plan – The two countries say they will raise an investment fund over the next four years to protect the rainforest. Relations between Paris
Our Mission to Protect the World's Forests
Brazil and the Forest - Greenpeace USA
Deforestation in Brazil's falls 66% in August
The rainforest: The wonders of Earth's most unexplored wilderness, explained - BBC Science Focus Magazine
Scientists warn Brazil's president-elect's policies may smother
Is It Too Late to Save the Rainforest?
2 Billion New Trees: Suzano, Santander Launch Massive Planting Push in Brazil - Bloomberg