The Brazil Climate, Forests and Agriculture Coalition recognizes the opening of the Rural Environmental Registry (CAR), established by Law 12.651/12, as a relevant step in the implementation of the Forest Code.
The implementation of the Forest Code is a central element of the proposals and mission of this multisectoral movement, which brings together more than 150 members from various segments of Brazilian society. Without its implementation, the country cannot promote the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy in a competitive, inclusive and sustainable manner.
Compliance with the legal obligations contained in Law 12,651 is one of the pillars of the effort that Brazil will have to undertake to implement its commitments made at the Paris Conference, given that approximately one-third of Brazilian greenhouse gas emissions still result from changes in land use, including deforestation.
The provision of data on rural properties included in the CAR, as provided for in the Forest Code, was a demand of the Coalition and several other networks and organizations in the country, as they consider that, among other things, information on Legal Reserve and Permanent Protection areas, to be preserved or restored in the country, is fundamental for Brazilian society to be able to actively collaborate with the adaptation of rural producers to the new legislation and the need for recovery and conservation of Brazilian ecosystems.
The Coalition emphasizes that it participated proactively in this process, through meetings and open discussions with federal and state government agencies, including meetings with the Brazilian Forest Service, responsible for the CAR, to reinforce the importance of data transparency in promoting social oversight and, consequently, improving the Registry itself. The intention to promote dialogue and develop solutions together with the government, the private sector, and civil society organizations is at the heart of the movement.
Therefore, the Coalition reiterates that the opening of CAR data is an important step and should be understood as the beginning of a virtuous process of consistent and permanent actions by the government and Brazilian society for its effective implementation.
Among these actions, urgent efforts stand out to reverse the increase in deforestation in the Amazon for two consecutive years, as just announced by the National Institute for Space Research (INPE), which, in addition to causing irreparable damage to society and the environment, could compromise Brazil's ability to fulfill its commitments under the Convention on Climate Change.
About the Brazil Coalition
The Brazil Climate, Forests, and Agriculture Coalition is a multi-sector movement formed to propose actions and influence public policies that lead to the development of a low-carbon economy, creating quality jobs, stimulating innovation, boosting Brazil's global competitiveness, and generating and distributing wealth throughout society. More than 150 companies, business associations, research centers, and civil society organizations have already joined the Brazil Coalition. coalition.com.br
