The Brazilian government wants to crack down on violations of the zero Deforestation strategy to put a stop to deforestation in the Amazon region. “I am committed to resuming Brazil’s global leadership in mitigating climate change and controlling deforestation,” said Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the action plan launch event on Monday. In addition to increased surveillance and higher penalties for illegal deforestation, mining and fishing, Lula is also relying on a package of measures to expand a green economy. This includes the certification of forest products, technical assistance for producers, provision of infrastructure, energy and internet connections, and the promotion of eco-tourism.