Amazon summit nations will face differences on drilling, deforestation
NBCMAR 17 2023
Lula da Silva is taking the initiative needed to save the Amazon and protect a precious ecosystem that is indispensable to the entire world. While his predecessor destroyed the Amazon with little regard for the environment in the pursuit of economic gain, Lula understands the urgency of the climate crisis. Lula’s leadership skills are shining as he looks to get other countries on board with a plan to stop deforestation by 2030 and end the exploitation of Amazon resources.
Lula never misses out on an opportunity to grandstand and politicize a serious topic. He may pitch ambitious goals that seem noble at first, but the truth is Lula lacks a plan and vision to execute his message. While he may get praise for pitching net zero deforestation within seven years, he has yet to show how that can be done in a way that honors land rights and doesn’t completely destroy economic development.