IPR: Amazon Soya Moratorium Renewed in Brazil

Soy Moratorium renewed indefinitely.
After ten years, the Soy Moratorium guarantees long term protection for the Amazon.
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Amazon Soya Moratorium Renewed in Brazil

The Soya Moratorium, a deal between civil society and government that contributes greatly to reducing Amazon deforestation, was renewed indefinitely. The deal was signed by the Environment Minister, Izabella Teixeira, and by the Soya Work Group (GTS) coordinators: Carlos Lovatelli, president at Abiove (Brazilian Industrial Association of Vegetable Oils); Sergio Mendes, general director of ANEC (National Association of Grains Exporters); and Paulo Adario, civil society coordinator for GTS and senior forest strategist in Greenpeace.

Moratória da Soja, acordo entre sociedade civil, indústria e governo que tem importante contribuição para a redução do desmatamento da Amazônia, é renovada por tempo indeterminado. Acordo foi assinado pela ministra do Meio Ambiente, Izabella Teixeira e pelos coordenadores do Grupo de Trabalho da Soja (GTS) - Carlo Lovatelli, presidente da Abiove (Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Óleos Vegetais); Sergio Mendes, diretor geral da ANEC (Associação Nacional dos Exportadores de Cereais) e Paulo Adario, coordenador da sociedade civil no GTS e estrategista sênior de florestas do Greenpeace.

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