Published: November 3rd, 2022,
Last updated: May 28th, 2025
Carlos Nobre is an Earth System scientist from Brazil
Brazil’s next president has already greatly reduced deforestation rates in the Amazon rainforest once, according to climate scientist Carlos Nobre. Lula could achieve this again. But he will need international support: deforestation-free supply chains, billions in funding, and strict rules to ensure that the money actually benefits the forest.
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Mr. Nobre, Lula promised to bring the deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest down to zero. Will things now be all right for the climate?