Get to know the Belém Declaration
11 Aug 2023
Leaders from State Parties involved in the Amazon Cooperation Treaty (ACT) convened in the Brazilian city of Belém for a two-day conference. The primary objective was to forge an agreement aimed at tackling the challenges posed to the Amazon rainforest and underscore its pivotal role in addressing the climate crisis. Initiated by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the Amazon Summit united the heads of state from Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. The focal points …
