Brazilian government commits $617.5M to Amazon ecological investment
The Brazilian government has committed $617.5 million to promote ecological investment in the Amazon region. This funding is part of the Eco Invest program aimed at supporting sustainable tourism and improving infrastructure while preserving the forest. Despite recent setbacks in environmental policy, officials assert their commitment to reducing deforestation and achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- ▪The Brazilian government allocated 3.1 billion reais ($617.5 million) to foster ecological investment in the Amazon.
- ▪The Eco Invest program aims to support sustainable businesses and improve infrastructure in the region.
- ▪Brazil has seen a 50% reduction in Amazon deforestation since 2023, despite recent legislative setbacks.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onBrazilian government commits $617.5M to Amazon ecological investmentThe project is to foster ecological investment in the Amazon region.ByGABRIELA SÁ PESSOA Associated PressMay 25, 2026, 5:32 PM1:12SAO PAULO -- The Brazilian government said Monday it has committed 3.1 billion reais ($617.5 million) to foster ecological investment in the Amazon region, as part of a plan to expand a federal program known as Eco Invest that was announced during last year’s COP30 — the annual United Nations climate summit it hosted last year.The resources are expected to go toward businesses that support sustainable…
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