At the UN General Assembly’s 80th session, Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivered a powerful message: multilateralism is our best bet for global peace 🌎. He called for defending cooperation and harmony in Latin America and beyond.
He didn’t hold back on recent U.S. sanctions, labeling them 'unjustified' and warning that interference in Brazil’s institutions and economy is unacceptable 🚫.
On the fight against drug trafficking, Lula stressed that teamwork is key. He argued that using lethal force outside of war zones amounts to 'extrajudicial execution,' and urged all nations to squad up for smarter, safer solutions 🕵️♂️💪.
Then came the big reveal: Brazil is investing $1 billion in the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF), a multilateral fund proposed to back conservation of endangered forests 💚🌳. “Brazil will lead by example,” Lula said, inviting partners to bring equally ambitious contributions so the TFFF can launch at COP30.
The TFFF aims to become a $125-billion endowment, mixing sovereign and private pledges to pay countries annual stipends based on how much of their tropical forests remain standing. To kick things off, the first $25 billion in contributions could unlock another $100 billion from private investors—so the countdown to $125B is on ⏳.
With Brazil leading the charge, the takeaway is clear: saving our forests and planet calls for bold, united action. Are you ready to join the movement?
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Brazil's Lula urges multilateralism, launches $1b forest fund
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