Simas mediates discussion on development in the Amazon region at an international conference

The Secretary of State for the Environment and Sustainability (SEMAS), Mauro Ode Almeida, moderated a panel discussion entitled “Development of the Amazon: Political Vision and National Interests”, at the International Conference on the Amazon and New Economies, this year. Friday (1st) at Hangar – Centro de Convenções e Feiras da Amazônia, in Belém.

Representatives of the legislative and executive branches discussed how the development of the Amazon region relates to topics of national importance and is involved in building a political vision for the future of Brazil and the planet.

Among the main topics to be discussed at the Climate Conference (COP 30), to be held in 2025, in Belém, are the advancement of technological innovations, popular participation in decisions regarding the Amazon, and the strong social aspect in strategic decisions about the Amazon region. province .

“It was a great opportunity for us to discuss the development of the Amazon region from the perspective of different points of view. There is no doubt that it was a very important space for us to address, in the first place, projects specific to the region, especially the social component which is fundamental to these initiatives. In addition, we talked Also about the expectations for COP 30, the challenges we have to face to host this historic event and the demands of society so that we can reach the year 2025 well prepared.It was a very valuable opportunity to open this field, and we are very happy that We will be able to contribute to this discussion.”

Find balance The International Conference on the Amazon and the New Economies, which concluded on Friday (the first), brought together representatives of forest peoples and communities, civil society, teaching and research institutions, political authorities, and the public and private sectors for three days, to discuss the new economies in the region.

global leaders, such as South Korean Ban Ki-moon, who was the eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations; Tony Blair, former UK Prime Minister, and Iván Duque, former President of Colombia, have highlighted the importance of investing in innovation and the need to balance sustainability and economic development.

At the event, Governor Helder Barballo and Secretary Mauro Odi Almeida defended the importance of evaluating the bioeconomy to pave the way towards a low-carbon economy, reducing degradation while respecting and caring for the use of soil and natural resources.

And next year, the capital, Pará, should once again host discussions about the future of the world’s largest biome.