The leaders of eight South American countries that share the amazon, have gathered in the city of belem. The summit s host brazilian president Lula Da Silva has urged leaders to agree on common policies to protect the environment and boost sustainable development. Scientists are concerned that, deforestation in the amazon may be approaching an irreversible Tipping Point. President lula is hoping for a co ordinated regional approach, to tackle illegal mining and logging as well as other environmental crimes. Hes promised to end deforestation in brazil by 2030. Our South America Correspondent Katy Watson reports from para, the most deforested state in brazil. Virgin forest still exists here in the amazon, but every day the illegal loggers get closer. From up high you can see the damage done, the large patches of land totally cleared. This part of brazil has the highest rate of deforestation in the country. President lula has promised to fix the problem, telling the bbc that this summit w
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