Global Gatherings: Myanmar delegation attends Climate Summit in Brazil

At the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a Myanmar delegation led by Union Minister for Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation U Khin Maung Yi attended the Belem Climate Summit held in Belem, Brazil, from November 6 to 7, representing Acting President and Chairman of State Security and Peace Commission Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.

At the opening ceremony, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for stronger action to meet climate commitments, stop deforestation by 2030, reduce fossil fuel use, and accelerate the shift to green energy. President Lula da Silva emphasized that energy transition and nature protection are key to controlling global warming.

During the thematic discussion on “Climate, Nature, Forests, and Oceans”, Union Minister U Khin Maung Yi highlighted Myanmar’s rich biodiversity, with 42.19% of the country covered by forests, and reaffirmed Myanmar’s commitment to sustainable forest management and cooperation with the international community to address climate change. In the evening, the Myanmar delegation attended a dinner hosted by President Lula da Silva.