Amazon rainforest nations gather to forge shared policy in Brazil
. Leaders are expected to announce the final agreement, known as the Belem Declaration, late on Tuesday afternoon., Guyana, Peru and Venezuela will attend, while Ecuador and Suriname will send other representatives.
A Brazilian government source, who was not authorized to speak to the media, said the Belem Declaration will likely include financing mechanisms for sustainable development, provisions for including Indigenous leaders in policymaking, and shared strategies for tackling deforestation. The agreement is also likely to outline channels for sharing technology and for municipal governments to exchange best practices, the source said.
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