U.S. And Brazil Agree To Private Development In Amazon

The US and Brazil held a strategic meeting to announce a $100 million investment over 11 years for Amazon biodiversity conservation, led by the private sector. Brazil's foreign minister emphasized the importance of economic development to protect the forest, highlighting the need for initiatives that create jobs and revenue. The Amazon has suffered from fires, and Brazil's President Bolsonaro faces criticism for inadequate forest protection, though his administration argues that conservation efforts often overlook business interests.

What was the amount announced for investment in Amazon Biodiversity conservation?

What is the main belief of Brazil's foreign minister regarding economic development?

What has been the impact of the surge in fires in the Amazon in 2019?

What has Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro been accused of regarding the Amazon rainforest?

What does the Brazilian administration claim about conservation efforts?