Regenerative agriculture, which combines care for soil health, promotion of biodiversity and food quality, emerged as a central theme at COP 27. Practiced for decades in the Amazon, this approach needs greater investment to benefit the smallest and medium-sized producers in the region.
During COP 27, agriculture received unprecedented attention with the first official UN pavilion dedicated to food and agriculture. This space highlighted regenerative agriculture, which preserves the environment and guarantees the production of high-quality food. It was pointed out that local initiatives, such as the work of the NGO Idesam in Apuí, Amazonas, demonstrate the transformative potential of regenerative agriculture, such as coffee plantations, which in agroforestry systems with native species increased farmers' productivity and income, benefiting 57 families and foreseeing expansion in 2023.
According to professor Breno Rayol, from the Federal Rural University of the Amazon (UFRA), he highlights that regenerative agroforestry practice is rooted in the ancestral knowledge of original peoples. This method improves food security and sovereignty of local communities.
The ABC+ Plan, launched in 2021, aims to expand low-carbon agriculture practices to more than 72 million hectares by 2030, mitigating around 1.1 billion tonnes of carbon. This plan reinforces Brazil's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
At COP 27, the Official Food and Agriculture Pavilion highlighted the importance of guaranteeing food for all, promoting the transformation of agri-food systems as a crucial solution to the climate crisis. The Sustainable Rural Program for the Amazon, launched during the event, aims to improve low-carbon agricultural production in Pará and Rondônia, offering training and technical assistance.
Debates like these are what make a safer and more sustainable future. Regenerative agriculture in the Amazon not only promotes the preservation of the local ecosystem, but also represents a crucial strategy for mitigating climate change on a global scale. By revitalizing degraded soils and increasing biodiversity, these agricultural practices reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase carbon capture, significantly contributing to the objectives of the ABC+ Plan and Brazil's international environmental commitments.
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