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Brazil and International Center for Water and Transdisciplinarity Strengthen Climate, Water, and Food Sustainability

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Brazil's Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MMA) has signed a technical cooperation agreement with the International Center for Water and Transdisciplinarity (Cirat) to promote climate, water, and food sustainability. The agreement aims to strengthen sustainable water and river basin management, support scientific and technological innovation initiatives in sustainability, and combat deforestation. The objectives of this agreement also include promoting studies related to highly hazardous pesticides, supporting sustainable rural development for the conservation of soil, water, native vegetation, and agrobiodiversity, particularly in the territories of indigenous peoples, family farmers, and traditional peoples and communities. The agreement will be valid for 36 months from the date of signature and may be extended by means of an addendum.

Key Takeaways:

  • The MMA and Cirat have signed a technical cooperation agreement to strengthen climate, water, and food sustainability in Brazil.
  • The objectives of the agreement include strengthening sustainable water and river basin management, supporting scientific, cultural, and technological innovation initiatives in sustainability, and combating deforestation.
  • The agreement will prioritize support for projects and studies associated with sustainable rural development for the conservation of soil, water, native vegetation, and agrobiodiversity, particularly in the territories of indigenous peoples, family farmers, and traditional peoples and communities.
  • The agreement will have a duration of 36 months and may be extended by an addendum.
  • The MMA and Cirat will promote best practices in Brazil to countries in the Global South, and also bring these best practices from other countries to Brazil.
  • The cooperation between the MMA and Cirat will encompass 22 areas of work.

Statistics:

  • The agreement will have a duration of 36 months.
  • 22 areas of work will be covered by the cooperation between the MMA and Cirat.
  • The objectives of this agreement also include promoting studies related to highly hazardous pesticides.
  • Support will be given to sustainable rural development for the conservation of soil, water, native vegetation, and agrobiodiversity, particularly in the territories of indigenous peoples, family farmers, and traditional peoples and communities.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MMA)
  • International Center for Water and Transdisciplinarity (Cirat)
  • "Pesticides Without Borders: A Global Dilemma" documentary
  • Book/Film "Pestotoxicos Without Borders: A Global Dilemma"
  • Official government website: https://www.gov.br/mma/pt-br/noticias/mma-assina-acordo-de-cooperacao-tecnica-para-reforcar-promocao-da-sustentabilidade-climatica-hidrica-e-alimentar

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