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https://lnkd.in/g4gCsV6b Authorities use satellites to track deforestation caused by chain saws or fire. Now criminals are using chemicals to degrade trees — and evade detection. Ms. Peterlini and other officials said that they believed ranchers were turning to chemicals in order to avoid detection via satellite-monitoring systems, one of the primary defenses against deforestation. Chemical deforestation poses a more insidious threat than traditional means of clearing because it can leave behind longer-lasting damage to the environment and to wildlife. The chemicals contaminate the soil, killing microorganisms and insects, and potentially reaching into the groundwater. Rain can also wash the chemicals into rivers, killing algae and phytoplankton and disrupting aquatic food chains.

The world has lost one-third of its forest, but an end of deforestation is possible Over the last 10,000 years the world has lost one-third of its forests. An area twice the size of the United States. Half occurred in the last century. Shortly after the end of the last great ice age – 10,000 years ago – 57% of the world’s habitable land was covered by forest. In the millennia since then a growing demand for agricultural land means we’ve lost one-third of global forests – an area twice the size of the United States. Half of this loss occurred in the last century alone. But it's possible to end our long history of deforestation: increased crop yields, improved livestock productivity, and technological innovations that allow us to shift away from land-intensive food products gives us the opportunity to bring deforestation to an end and restore some of the forest we have lost.

Jack Hurd and Danielle Carreira from Tropical Forest Alliance will be speaking tomorrow at the Oslo Tropical Forest Forum. Danielle Carreira 08.30-10.00 Reshaping the global economy - from nature negative to nature positive The ecosystem services of nature – pollination, water purification, flood protection and carbon sequestration – have an estimated value of US$125 – $140 trillion annually - nearly one-and-a-half times greater than the global economy. That these services are not currently given a clear financial value, constitutes a massive failure of current financial markets and economic systems. To halt the ongoing nature and biodiversity collapse, we must fundamentally rethink our relationship with nature and transform current economic models and finance systems. This session sets out to tap into what these fundamental changes may entail. Jack Hurd 10.30-12.00 High stakes: Transition to sustainable cattle production Cattle production is the highest GHG emitting agricultural activity globally – a large part of which is caused by the clearing of land to create new pastureland. Historically, pasture expansion has been the main driver of deforestation and conversion in Brazil. During this session, we will highlight the leadership of the Brazilian state of Pará's cattle integrity plan, the commitments of meatpackers articulated in the Agriculture Sector Roadmap to 1.5C, the collective effort of the CGF Forest Positive Coalition of Action to support initiatives in cattle producing landscapes, and stronger mandatory and voluntary signals from key demand markets are key levers that can contribute to the sustainable transition of the cattle sector across the Brazilian Amazon, the Cerrado and other critical biomes. #OTFF #TropicalForests #Deforestation #NaturePositive #Cattle

Global per capita consumption of fish has more than doubled since the 1960s, while fishery resources have declined. ?? Shifting to sustainably-sourced fish requires concerted actions of fisheries, retailers and consumers. Moving away from the historical “take-make-waste” linear economy and toward a #circulareconomy centered around “reduce, reuse and recycle” is crucial to reducing overconsumption and relieving stress on natural resources. But while progress has been made on some issues, #SystemsChangeLab shows that we still have a long way to go: https://bit.ly/3JmB2Hr

?????? BRAZIL ORDERS CATTLE RANCHER TO PAY $50M FOR DESTROYING THE AMAZON A federal court in Brazil last month froze the assets of a local cattle rancher, ordering him to pay $50M in climate compensation for damage caused to the Amazon rainforest through illegal deforestation. The case was brought by the national attorney general’s office on behalf of the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente e dos Recursos Naturais Renováveis - Ibama), which accused Dirceu Kruger of damaging the Amazon – already close to a tipping point – to make space for cattle farming. Once known as the “lungs of the Earth”, widespread deforestation in the Amazon for foods like beef, soybean and cocoa has converted the rainforest from a carbon sink to a carbon source. This means it emits more of the greenhouse gas than it absorbs, and the court’s order recognised this, asking Kruger to restore the land he degraded so it can once again become a valuable carbon sink. The prosecution argued that Kruger had harmed the climate by burning vegetation – which directly generates greenhouse gases – and eliminating plants, which meant the forest could no longer sequester carbon. According to the UN FAO, cattle ranching is the leading cause of deforestation in the rainforest, accounting for 80% of forest destruction and 340 million tons of carbon emissions annually. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eKVzrNd7 #GreenQueen #deforestation #climatechange #climateaction #emissions #sustainability

?? Today marks the International Day of Forests ?? An area roughly the equivalent of 14 million football pitches is lost per year due to deforestation. Planet Tracker analysed the effects of deforestation on the Brazilian economy and society. Deforestation of the Amazon could turn it into a savannah, destroying its ability to regulate Brazil’s climate. These impacts affect Brazil’s economy and investment portfolios, from Brazilian sovereign bonds to domestic agribusiness and multinational food system companies. The significance of Brazil in the global supply chain underscores the urgency for investor action. Learn more in our report here: ?? https://lnkd.in/eEmSfWK3 #ForestDay #FAO #FAOForestry #Deforestation?

?? Today marks the International Day of Forests ?? An area roughly the equivalent of 14 million football pitches is lost per year due to deforestation. Planet Tracker?analysed the effects of deforestation on the Brazilian economy and society. Deforestation of the Amazon could turn it into a savannah, destroying its ability to regulate Brazil’s climate. These impacts affect Brazil’s economy and investment portfolios, from Brazilian sovereign bonds to domestic agribusiness and multinational food system companies. The significance of Brazil in the global supply chain underscores the urgency for investor action. Learn more in our report here: ???https://lnkd.in/eEmSfWK3 #ForestDay?#FAO?#FAOForestry?#Deforestation

Can forests be more profitable than beef? The The New York Times article "Can Forests Be More Profitable Than Beef?" by Manuela Andreoni reveals a shift towards innovative #forest #restoration in the #Amazon, challenging traditional practices like cattle ranching that have long dominated local economies and driven #deforestation. This article underscores the potential of making forest preservation more economically viable through emerging carbon credit markets. At the Global Partnership on Drug Policies and Development (GPDPD), we recognize a similar pattern in the dynamics of illicit drug economies, specifically #CocaCultivation. While direct deforestation from coca cultivation is minimal, its indirect effects, often termed "narco-deforestation," significantly contribute to environmental degradation. This process involves laundering #DrugTrafficking profits through land speculation and expanding agricultural sectors, including cattle ranching, which poses a substantial threat to biodiversity. This intersection of environmental impact from both traditional and #IllicitEconomies highlights the urgent need for integrated solutions that address economic development and environmental conservation. By advocating for policies that promote sustainable land use and alternative livelihoods, we aim to mitigate the effects of #narco-deforestation and transform economic incentives that currently favor environmental depletion. The lessons from the Amazon's forest restoration efforts can inspire similar transformations in regions affected by narco-deforestation, demonstrating that sustainable practices can replace destructive ones, benefiting both our planet and its people. ?? ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/esRPDQJA. #Sustainability #DrugPolicy #Environment #EconomicDevelopment #ClimateAction #NewYorkTimes

?? Today marks the International Day of Forests ?? An area roughly the equivalent of 14 million football pitches is lost per year due to deforestation. Planet Tracker?analysed the effects of deforestation on the Brazilian economy and society. Deforestation of the Amazon could turn it into a savannah, destroying its ability to regulate Brazil’s climate. These impacts affect Brazil’s economy and investment portfolios, from Brazilian sovereign bonds to domestic agribusiness and multinational food system companies. The significance of Brazil in the global supply chain underscores the urgency for investor action. Learn more in our report here: ???https://lnkd.in/eEmSfWK3 #ForestDay?#FAO?#FAOForestry?#Deforestation

The #Kawésqar people, known for their deep connection to the sea, have witnessed firsthand the detrimental impacts of salmon farming in their homeland. These include the overuse of antibiotics and pesticides, eutrophication from organic waste, and the introduction of non-native salmon that disrupts local marine life. The industry also leaves physical scars, such as plastic debris and habitat loss for marine mammals, and lacks transparency regarding local benefits and employment. ? This struggle was highlighted at a special screening of National Geographic’s documentary “Canoeros: Memoria Viva” at Yale School of the Environment, followed by a panel discussion with Kawésqar leaders and Alex Mu?oz, the documentary's producer and current McCluskey Fellow in Conservation. ? Kawésqar National Park and the adjacent Kawésqar National Reserve cover millions of acres of pristine land and ocean, home to diverse ecosystems and some of the world's healthiest kelp forests that are crucial to combating climate change. While the park enjoys the highest level of protection, the reserve allows certain extractive activities, including salmon farming, which has significantly grown in recent years with 68 concessions granted and 57 more pending. ? Read more: https://bit.ly/45iIugT ? Reporter: Bernard Lee ? #GAUC #Yale #Kawesqar #Patagonia #Chile #Salmon #FishingIndustry #Aquaculture #ClimateChange #ClimateAction?