Preserving the Amazon: New World Bank Project Supports Indigenous Lands and Ecosystems in Xingu
Brazil, Aug. 28 -- The World Bank's Board of Directors has approved a new project to protect forests and promote sustainable development in the Lower Xingu region, in the state of Para, Brazil.The initiative, developed in partnership with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, the Government of Para, the Brazilian Forest Service, and the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio), will support the conservation of one of Brazil's most important ecosystems. It will improve land use in more than 11 million hectares and benefit over 6,000 people, including Indigenous Peoples and traditional communities.The Lower Xingu is home to protected areas and Indigenous Lands that are vital for biodiversity, climate stability, ...
To read the full article or to get the complete feed from this publication, please
Contact Us.