Myanmar delegation discusses climate action at Belem summit

ByEnigma 808

A Myanmar delegation, led by Union Minister for Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation U Khin Maung Yi, attended the Belem Climate Summit in Brazil from November 6-7, at the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed the summit, urging efforts to keep global temperatures below 1.5°C and halt deforestation by 2030. He also emphasized the need for climate finance, with developed countries leading the way.

During the summit, Minister U Khin Maung Yi highlighted Myanmar’s rich biodiversity and forest cover, noting the government’s goal to increase forest coverage to 50% by 2030. He discussed Myanmar’s commitments under the Paris Agreement and the ongoing conservation efforts, including the protection of mangroves and the promotion of the Blue Economy. Myanmar also aims to sign the Tropical Forests Forever Facility.

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