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Sustainable Agriculture

Wednesday 15 July 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Theresa Villiers asked about UK aid supporting sustainable agriculture in Brazil to prevent deforestation and stabilize communities.
  • The Minister responded that the UK supports sustainable agriculture in Brazil via the Partnerships for Forests programme.
  • The programme addresses deforestation caused by cattle ranching in the Amazon and aims to remove cattle from illegally deforested land from supply chains.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Theresa Villiers Con Aldershot
Agriculture & Rural Affairs Environment
Context

Protecting the rainforest in Brazil is crucial for climate and biodiversity goals.

Question

Will the Minister ensure that UK aid supports sustainable agriculture in Brazil to prevent deforestation and ensure stable communities?

Answer from Wendy Morton

My right hon Friend makes an important point. The UK supports sustainable agriculture in Brazil through the Partnerships for Forests programme, addressing deforestation caused by cattle ranching in the Amazon and eliminating cattle produced on illegally deforested land from supply chains.

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