President Lula to showcase Brazilian pasture recovery program at COP28

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is set to bring Brazil's sustainable agricultural initiatives, including the program aimed at revitalizing and converting degraded pastures, to the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28). This topic was a focal point during a meeting between Lula and the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Carlos Fávaro, on Thursday (Oct. 26).

During the meeting, Fávaro briefed the president on Brazil's stance for COP28, scheduled for late November in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He also provided an update on Brazil's sustainable production program, which involves the revitalization and transformation of 40 million hectares of underproductive pastures into cultivable areas.

Fávaro emphasized, "Brazil has the potential to expand by 40 million hectares through agriculture, livestock, and forestry while prioritizing environmental conservation, setting a global example. This is one of the key initiatives that President Lula plans to present at COP28."

The minister further noted that Lula expressed enthusiasm about the potential to attract international resources for the pasture conversion program. "He personally committed to driving this effort to stimulate growth," stated the minister.