Open letter: Brazil at a crossroads—protecting peatlands is essential for post-COP30 climate leadership.

SILVA, S. R.; SILVA, A. C.; BARRAL, U. M.; SOUZA JÚNIOR, C. M. de; SILVA, R. R.; WALTER, B. M. T.; TANNEBERGER, F.; FERNANDES, G. W.; AZEVEDO, A. A. de; LACERDA, A. C. R.; RECH, A. R.; SALA, A.-G.; GIOTTO, A. C.; CORTIZAS, A. M.; SILVA, B. P. C.; CERRI, C. E. P.; MENDONÇA FILHO, C. V.; MÜLLER, C. S.; MUNHOZ, C. B. R.; CUNHA, C. N. da; EUGÊNIO, C. U. O.; MATOSINHOS, C. C.; MUCIDA, D. P.; BARBUENA, D.; TASSINARI, D.; REIS, D. S. dos; SANT'ANNA, E. M. E.; JÁCOME, E. T.; COSTA, F. N.; BEER, F.; FERREIRA, G. B.; JOOSTEN, H.; WIEDERHECKER, H. C.; TERRA, I. H.; PETERS, J.; BRINGEL JÚNIOR, J. B. de A.; HERGOUALC'H, K.; PATACA, L. C.; PAULA, L. M. P. de; GALVÃO, L. de M.; BANDEIRA, M. G. da S.; MORAIS, M. S. de; MEDEIROS, M. B. de; KUCHENBECKER, M.; BIJOS, N. R.; TORRADO, P. V.; ROESER, P.; CARVALHO, R. da S.; ITURRASPE, R.; GONÇALVES, T. S.; PINTO, T. A. A.; POLETTI, W.; NUNES, Y. R. F.

Open letter: Brazil at a crossroads—protecting peatlands is essential for post-COP30 climate leadership.

Autores

SILVA, S. R.

SILVA, A. C.

BARRAL, U. M.

SOUZA JÚNIOR, C. M. de

Descripción

This Open Letter highlights peatlands as critical yet overlooked ecosystems in Brazil's climate and biodiversity policies. By translating scientific evidence into clear, actionable priorities for policymakers, it supports more accurate climate reporting, effective mitigation strategies, and improved land-use governance. The letter emphasizes the societal benefits of peatland protection, including reduced greenhouse gas emissions, water security, biodiversity conservation, and resilience to droughts and fires. It also promotes equitable engagement with Indigenous Peoples and traditional communities, strengthening inclusive, science-based decision-making and positioning Brazil as a global leader in nature-based climate solutions.
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