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Brazil announces Land Degradation Neutrality targets for 2030 at COP17
At the 17th UN Conference to Combat Desertification (COP17) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Brazil announced its voluntary Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) targets for 2030. The plan aims to restore more than 163,000 km² of degraded land through initiatives such as native vegetation recovery, agroforestry systems, and interventions in indigenous territories, conservation units, and watersheds.
In addition to direct restoration, the strategy includes prevention, conservation, and sustainable management for another 3.51 million km². This brings the total target area to 3.67 million km², representing approximately 43.1% of Brazil's territory. The government is using 2020 as the baseline year, noting that 55.7 million hectares showed degradation trends at that time.
Complementing these national targets, Brazilian projects have received international recognition. The Araticum initiative, focused on restoring the Cerrado biome, was honored by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the FAO as a World Restoration Flagship. Furthermore, investment programs like Sertão Vivo are mobilizing nearly R$ 1.7 billion to support climate adaptation, water access, and rural production in the Semi-arid and Amazon regions.
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BNDES · Brazil · João Paulo Capobianco · Ministry of Environment and Climate Change · Mongolia · Ulaanbaatar · United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Brazil uses 2020 as the baseline year, when 55.7 million hectares showed degradation trends. istoe.com.br · www.brasil247.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 28% of Brazilian territory, or 2.3 million km², shows some level of degradation. www.brasil247.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] The total LDN target covers 3.67 million km², combining restoration and conservation areas. istoe.com.br · www.brasil247.com · projetocolabora.com.br · www.expressocarioca.com.br · consecti.org.br
- [● 7 SOURCES] Brazil has committed to restoring more than 163,000 km² of land by 2030. istoe.com.br · www.brasil247.com · projetocolabora.com.br · www.expressocarioca.com.br · consecti.org.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] About 39 million Brazilians live in municipalities susceptible to desertification. www.brasil247.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] The restoration plan includes native vegetation recovery, agroforestry systems, and interventions in indigenous territories and conservation units. istoe.com.br · www.brasil247.com · projetocolabora.com.br · www.expressocarioca.com.br · consecti.org.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] The announcement was made during the 17th UN Conference to Combat Desertification (COP17) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. istoe.com.br · www.brasil247.com · projetocolabora.com.br · consecti.org.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Brazil committed to restoring over 163,000 km² of land by 2030. istoe.com.br · www.brasil247.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Brazil uses 2020 as the baseline year for its LDN targets. istoe.com.br · www.brasil247.com · www.expressocarioca.com.br · consecti.org.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 2.3 million km², or 28% of Brazilian territory, shows some level of degradation. www.brasil247.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The restoration plan includes native vegetation recovery, agroforestry systems, and protection of indigenous territories and conservation units. istoe.com.br · www.brasil247.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] In 2020, 55.7 million hectares in Brazil showed a trend toward degradation. istoe.com.br · www.brasil247.com · www.expressocarioca.com.br · consecti.org.br