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Agroindustrial giant with highest subnational emission reductions (ER) (3.5 Gt CO2) worldwide by slowing deforestation; agricultural output continues to increase
Motivated by signs that markets could close doors to Mato Grosso soybeans due to high deforestation rates; strong civil society action
In 2017, the Produce, Conserve, Include (PCI) strategy led to contract with Germany & UK for USD 50 million in performance-based finance (KfW REDD+ for Early Movers – REM)
2013 State REDD+ Law established legal framework for LED-R
Despite massive ER achievements for 10 years, the state has only recently been recognized by pay-for-performance programs

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Publication year

2018

Authors

Nepstad, D.; Stickler, C.; Carvalho, O.; Leal, M.; Shimada, J.; David, O.; Ribeiro, A.

Language

English

Keywords

deforestation, livelihoods, food security, sustainable development, policy, climate change

Geographic

Brazil

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