Following 46 years since the inaugural conference in Argentina in 1977, the UN hosted the second World Water Conference at its headquarters in New York.

A delegation from our water, communication, and policy teams attended the event, where we launched the Water Quality Monitoring Report for Rivers in the Atlantic Forest. We engaged with government representatives, participated in protests, and contributed proposals among the over 700 submissions, setting guidelines for better management of this vital resource.

Just days before COP 28, the largest global climate conference in Dubai, UAE, we released data on deforestation in the Atlantic Forest to inform discussions. We participated in sessions covering bioeconomy, the journey towards zero deforestation (with the Atlantic Forest poised to become Brazil's first biome to achieve this milestone), ecosystem restoration, and other climate adaptation measures.

According to our team, while the Conference emphasized phasing out fossil fuels, the final agreement lacks the firm commitment needed within the required time frame.

The 10th World Conference on Ecological Restoration (SER 2023) convened in Darwin, Australia, attracting approximately a thousand participants. Rafael Bitante Fernandes, Manager of Forest Restoration at SOS Mata Atlântica, represented us, sharing insights from the Atlantic Forest with global experts.

According to Rafael, Brazil stands out in ecological restoration due to its scientific excellence, vast opportunities for ecosystem recovery, and ongoing restoration efforts. Though these efforts still fall short of our targets, they represent valuable experience.