The initiative aims to support inclusive and sustainable economic activities for the region and will include a fund for projects. Investment attraction takes place under the Letícia Pact for the Amazon.
Of the species, 32,696 are angiosperms (vascular plants with fruit, like the palm tree), 23 are gymnosperms (vascular plants with no fruit, like the pine tree), 6,320 are fungi, and 4,972 are algae; 1,584 are bryophytes (mosses), and 1,380 are ferns.
From the beginning of the operation, in May 2020, to January this year, 331 thousand m³ of wood, 1,699 vessels, 326 tractors, and 20 airplanes/helicopters were seized, resulting in 4,842 fines imposed, which add up to $618.7 million.
Created 32 years ago, the group aims to establish integrated policies and deepen relations between member countries in the discussion on Amazon-related issues, promoting cooperation and sustainable development in the Amazon region.
Mourão, who chairs the Amazon Council, said the work of the Amazon Forces in tackling the issue this year started late, in May, but, he added, it was still capable of reducing an even further increase, expected at over 20 percent.
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