Walid Battal
In Brazil, agricultural expansion, fueled by global demand for products such as soybeans and beef, is endangering local ecosystems and exacerbating climate change. Deforestation, particularly in the Amazon and the Cerrado, is destroying unique habitats, causing the extinction of some species and releasing large amounts of carbon, amplifying temperatures in the region. Faced with this situation, researchers are proposing concrete solutions: using scientific models, they identify already degraded or underused land where agriculture could develop without harming the environment. These approaches offer a chance to balance agricultural production with biodiversity and climate protection, paving the way for more responsible and sustainable agriculture.
