A Look At The Amazon Fund, A Key Money Source For The Rainforest

The video discusses the financial needs for rainforest recovery, focusing on the Amazon Fund, a key initiative led by Brazil and Norway since 2009. The fund has raised over $1.3 billion, primarily from Norway, to promote sustainable resource use and combat deforestation. However, recent controversies have arisen due to increased deforestation in Brazil and changes in the fund's governance, leading Norway and Germany to withhold donations. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's policies, which favor industrial access to protected lands, have also been criticized.

Which country plays a significant role in the Amazon Fund due to its geographical location?

• United States

• Germany

• Brazil

• Norway

What year was the Amazon Fund established?

• 2005

• 2009

• 2012

• 2015

What percentage of the Amazon Fund's donations came from Norway?

• 50%

• 75%

• 93%

• 100%

Which of the following is NOT a focus of the Amazon Fund?

• Industrial development

• Supporting indigenous communities

• Deforestation prevention

• Sustainable resource use

Why did Norway and Germany decide to withhold donations to the Amazon Fund?

• Increased deforestation

• Economic recession

• Political disagreements

• Lack of transparency