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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Transformation of the economy, from the basket case of europe to one of europes top economic performers. In this episode of leaders with lacqua, Kyriakos Mitsotakis sets out plans and objectives for the next four years. He tells me how he wants to restore greeces Investment Grade status, lower inequality, and continue the fight against populism. Pm mitsotakis we prevailed through politics of competence and reason. There is a future beyond populism and we have proven that if you run a competent government, you can make it possible to get reelected. Francine he also speaks candidly about his push to legalize samesex marriage and balance booming tourism with the need to protect his countrys natural beauty. Pm mitsotakis there are parts of greece that have reached saturation point. If we have to place restrictions, we will. Francine my conversation with Kyriakos Mitsotakis next on leaders with lacqua. Prime minister, you have a second mandate from the greek people. What is your intention o
Sets out a series of plans and objectives for the next four years. He wants to restore greeces Investment Grade status and continue the fight against populism. We prevailed through politics of competence and reason. There is a future beyond populism and we have proven that if you run a competent government, you can make it possible to get reelected. Francine he also speaks about his push to legalize samesex marriage and balance booming tourism with the need to protect his countrys natural beauty. There are parts of greece that have reached a saturation point. If we have to place restrictions, we will. Francine my conversation with Kyriakos Mitsotakis next on leaders with lacqua. Prime minister, you have a mandate from the greek people. What is your intention on how that will unfold in the coming years . First of all, i am happy, honored and proud to be able to secure a second mandate. We actually got a higher share of the vote than we did in 2019, something unusual for an incumbent gov