Leaders from eight South American nations are meeting in Brazil to discuss preserving the Amazon rainforest, which has lost over 10% of its area due to various factors such as illegal mining, logging, farming, and oil drilling. The Amazon region is crucial in reducing the effects of climate change as it acts as a "carbon sink." The meeting aims to reach an agreement to end deforestation by 2030 and combat illegal activities. This summit is the first since 2009 for the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization and is seen as a rehearsal for the COP30 U.N. climate talks in 2025.

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