Brazil's Commitment to Zero Deforestation by 2030 and Agricultural Sustainability

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced the commitment to achieve zero illegal deforestation by 2030 during an interview on February 20. He emphasized that the country could expand food production without environmental harm, mentioning the recovery of 40 million hectares of degraded land for agriculture. Lula’s administration aims to meet both food security needs and global market demands without resorting to deforestation. He stated, “The world wants to eat, and Brazil can provide food without needing to deforest anything.”