"The eight countries that share the Amazon basin have fallen short of an agreed goal to end deforestation.

Delegates from the countries are meeting in the Brazilian city of Belém for a two-day summit on the issue.

A joint declaration on Tuesday created an alliance to combat deforestation, but left each country to pursue its own conservation goals.

Climate activists said the deal lacked concrete measures at a time "when the planet is melting"."

Katy Watson and Christy Cooney report for BBC News August 9, 2023. [2]

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"Brazilian President Lula Pledges ‘New Amazon Dream’ At Rainforest Summit" (Guardian) [3]

"Amazon Nations Fail To Agree On Deforestation Goal At Summit" (Reuters) [4]

"Amazon Nations Seek Common Voice On Climate Change, Urge Developed World To Help Protect Rainforest" (AP) [5]

"Pledges To Save Amazon Rainforest Threatened By Railways And Roads" (Thomson Reuters Foundation) [6]