A Brazilian Pledge: Lasting War on Deforestation

The President of the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama), Marcus Barros, informed that the Brazilian government has already allocated US$ 14.2 million (42 million reais) on activities to combat deforestation.

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