G1: Deforestation is far from zero
The IPCC report, which states that a rise of 1.5°C to 2°C in global temperatures will occur this century if there is no large reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, was the subject of the world press last week. G1 article highlights: Brazil has not detailed targets for the Paris Agreement and deforestation is far from zero.
See report at: https://g1.globo.com/natureza/noticia/2021/08/09/aquecimento-global-brasil-nao-detalhou-metas-para-o-acordo-de-paris-e-desmatamento-esta-longe-de-zero.ghtml?utm_source=leadlovers&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=&utm_content=CURADORIA%200908%20-%2016082021%20Especial%20destaques%20do%20relatrio%20do%20IPCC
COP26 sheds light on the role of Brazilian agribusiness in the face of climate change
And the sector was a major topic in lateral discussions at the convention.
Technical Document - Beef Cattle Productivity Index in the Brazilian Amazon (in Portuguese)
This document is a summary of the result of the first stage of the partnership between the Fundação de Estudos Agrários Luiz de Queiroz (Fealq) and the Institute of Forest and Agricultural Management and Certification (IMAFLORA), aiming at building the Productivity Index of the beef cattle in the Brazilian Amazon.
O Globo: With cattle burps as the main source of methane, cattle-ranching is key for Brazil to reduce emissions
Article discusses the obstacles and changes needed for the country to achieve the global target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.