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Revive Brazil's soy moratorium.

  • Published In: Science, 2026, v. 391, n. 6786. P. 668 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: de Oliveira, Gustavo Magalhães; Fearnside, Philip M.; Börner, Jan 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses Brazil's soy moratorium, a voluntary agreement initiated in 2006 to prevent the purchase of soybeans grown in areas of the Brazilian Amazon deforested after that year. While the moratorium has effectively reduced deforestation, Brazil's competition authority, CADE, labeled it "anticompetitive" in 2025, leading to regulatory actions that have weakened the agreement. Critics argue that this decision, influenced by the agribusiness lobby, undermines environmental conservation efforts and overlooks the societal benefits of the moratorium. The article advocates for strengthening the agreement and enhancing multilateral partnerships to better address deforestation and promote sustainable practices. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Science. 2026/02, Vol. 391, Issue 6786, p668
  • Document Type:Letter
  • Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0036-8075
  • DOI:10.1126/science.aee7442
  • Accession Number:191520775
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