During Biden’s visit, US formalizes support for Amazon conservation
The US government unveiled an aid package for Amazon conservation initiatives, as part of its national program to combat climate change. The announcement came during President Joe Biden’s visit to Manaus, capital of Amazonas state, on Sunday (Nov. 17).This was the first visit by a sitting US president to the Amazon. The agreements mark 200 years of relations between Brazil and the United States, joint efforts with NGOs and companies, including Brazilian banks, and support for the fight against organized crime—especially illegal mining and logging and forest fires.The initiatives, the announcement states, are intended to “help accelerate global efforts to combat and reverse deforestation and implement nature-based solutions that reduce emissions, increase biodiversity, and build resilie...