Forestry engineer Tasso Azevedo, coordinator of MapBiomas, called for joint action to combat the fires that are ravaging the country. In an interview with WWAzevedo emphasized that the current moment is not conducive to looking for culprits, but rather to join efforts in the fight against the advance of the flames.
Azevedo highlighted that the current environmental crisis is intrinsically linked to climate change and the high degree of degradation of Brazilian biomes.
“We are experiencing a crisis that has to do with climate change and the degree of degradation that we have in the biomes, which puts biodiversity and agribusiness itself at risk,” he said.
Widespread impacts
The MapBiomas coordinator highlighted that the impacts of the fires affect several sectors, including agribusiness. He cited as an example the sugar and alcohol sector in the state of São Paulo, which was severely affected by the recent fires.
“The sugar and alcohol sector in the state of São Paulo was a victim of the fire at this time,” Azevedo pointed out.
Despite the challenges, Azevedo pointed out one positive fact: the deforestation rate in August reached its lowest level since the current measurement method began to be used, about seven or eight years ago. This indicates that some actions to combat deforestation have had an effect.
The expert emphasized the need for a collaborative approach between states and the Union to prevent future large-scale impacts.
“It is time for us to have a joint conference, instead of trying to find someone who was not prepared, but to work together with the states and the Union to prevent this level of impact from happening again,” concluded Azevedo.
Azevedo highlighted that, although it is not possible to completely avoid extreme weather events, it is possible to significantly reduce their impacts through preventive and coordinated actions.
The final message from the MapBiomas coordinator is clear: joining forces is essential to protect both biodiversity and Brazilian agribusiness from the devastating effects of fires and climate change.
This content was originally published in Effective methods to combat the spread of fires need to be discussed, says MapBiomas coordinator on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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