The lengthy roadmap outlined in the city of belem promotes sustainable development, an end to deforestation, and fighting the organised crime that fuels it. Lets take a look at the rainforest thats at stake the amazon stretches nearly Seven Million square kilometres, with two thirds of it in brazil. Another seven countries and one territory share the remaining third. Under brazils former president , jair bolsonaro, years of deforestation in the amazon worsened. The orange on this map shows the areas of deforestation between 2019 and 2022 in the state of para where the summit is. But new data shows a positive Shift Deforestation in the amazon fell by 66 last month compared to the year before. Its now at its lowest rate in six years. Our correspondent katy watson is in the amazon at the summit. We have had day one of the summit, and already, the country participating have issued a statement saying they are forming an alliance to Work Together to protect the amazon. Sadly, this city is re
Diplomatic efforts to find a resolution to the crisis have stepped up a gear with a warning from washington. Speaking to the bbc, the us Secretary Of State Antony Blinken has voiced his concern that nigersjunta might turn to the Russian Mercenary Group wagner for help. The group is active in neighbouring countries and its leader has welcomed the takeover. The coup leaders are currently Standing Firm against calls to restore democratic rule. Heres what mr blinken had to say about wagner a little earlier for sure we have concerns when we see Something Like the wagner group possibly manifesting itself in different parts of the sahel. And here is why we are concerned. Because every single place that this group, wagner group has gone, death, destruction and exploitation have followed. Insecurity has gone up, not down. It has not been a response to the needs of the countries in question for greater security. I think what happened and what continues to happen in niger was not instigated by ru
Over safety concerns. Ministers want to move hundreds more onto the Bibby Stockholm, some, though, have refused, launching legal challenges. This comes as the home office announced a task force to crack down on Rogue Lawyers who may be helping migrants to remain in the uk, under false claims. Ellie price reports. The first Asylum Seekers move into their new temporary home off the coast of dorset. 15 arrived yesterday on day one, but not everyone who was supposed to come here did. Weve had a small group of about 20, i believe, whove refused to come on board. Accommodation is offered on a no choice basis and i cant go into the details of the specific Legal Proceedings for each individual, but we are continuing to bring people on board later this week and then over the coming weeks as well. Today will be the first full day the new residents of the barge have to get used to their new surroundings. Were told therell be hourly buses to take them to nearby areas. But how local people feel abo
The truth behind them. We start in brazil and a crucial summit to protect the amazon rain forest. The leaders of eight South American countries that share the amazon are gathering the first time in 45 years theres been a meeting like this. Scientists are concerned that deforestation in the amazon may be approaching an irreversible Tipping Point. Brazils president Lula Da Silva is hoping for a co ordinated regional approach, to tackle illegal mining and logging as well as other environmental crimes. The amazon rainforest, is a crucial buffer against Climate Change and 60 of it is located in brazil. It acts as a major carbon sink absorbing Carbon Dioxide emissions. President lula has already promised to end deforestation by 2030. Rainforest destruction had surged under his predecessor, jair bolsonaro. And it appears some progress is already being made. Injuly of this year, 500 Square Kilometres of rainforest was cleared in brazil 66 less than injuly of last year. The rainforest is home
Is the public on board with rishi sunak s tough migrant policy . And vegan products have been filling the Supermarket Shelves in recent years but new data shows The Cost Of Living crisis is turning people back to more affordable meat products. Welcome to the programme. We start with the crucial summit on the security of the amazon rainforest. The leaders of eight South American countries that share the amazon, are gathering the first time in m years theres been a meeting like this. Scientists are concerned that, deforestation in the amazon may be approaching an irreversible tipping point. Brazils president Lula Da Silva is hoping for a co ordinated regional approach, to tackle illegal mining and logging as well as other environmental crimes. Scientists say the amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against Climate Change and 60 of it is located in brazil. It acts as a major carbon sink absorbing Carbon Dioxide emissions. President lula has already promised to end deforestation by 2030.