Pará is making waves in the battle against deforestation. Recent data from the National Institute for Space Research (Inpe) reveals that from August 2024 to July 2025, deforestation alerts in the state fell to just 1,325 km². That’s a 21% drop from the previous year and a whopping 66% decrease compared to 2020, when alerts reached 3,918 km². This significant achievement shows that, in 2025, Pará wasn’t the top deforester in Brazil.
This progress underscores Pará’s role in tackling climate change and protecting the environment in the Legal Amazon. In July 2025 alone, alerts dropped to 182 km², the lowest for that month since 2019, representing an 80% decrease compared to July 2019 and a 36% drop from last year.
“Pará is demonstrating that development and environmental protection can go hand in hand,” said Governor Helder Barbalho. “This remarkable reduction is a result of focused efforts, better enforcement, and supporting responsible producers.”
Pará has become a key player in combating deforestation. Even though it’s one of the largest states in the region, its share of deforestation alerts has dropped from 39% to 29% in just one year, while many other states have seen increases.
Secretary of Environment, Climate and Sustainability, Raul Protázio Romão, echoed this sentiment, stating, “Our strategies—like traceability and incentives for sustainable production—are clearly effective. We’re heading to COP30 with solid results that bolster our environmental goals.”
The timing of these findings is crucial as Pará gears up to host the 30th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP30) in Belém in November 2025. The state aims to showcase its transition to a low-carbon economy amidst global discussions on climate change.
The government has also strengthened collaboration among environmental agencies, municipalities, and businesses. Initiatives like the State Plan for Amazon Now (PEAA) and the Bioeconomy Plan contribute to this integrated approach.
“This is not just luck; it’s a shift towards a new model of development that includes both cities and forests,” Barbalho added.
Despite Pará’s successes, deforestation in the entire Legal Amazon increased slightly by 4% this year. However, the total deforestation area of 4,495 km² in 2025 is still one of the lowest in seven years, reflecting overall regional progress.
With COP30 on the horizon, Pará’s government aims to build partnerships, invite green investments, and further implement policies for forest conservation and climate justice. “We want to turn these positive numbers into better living conditions for forest communities,” Romão concluded. “Healthy forests need to have more value than cleared land, and we’re proving that with these results.”
Additionally, Inpe reported the deforestation rate for the year 2024, covering the period from August 2023 to July 2024. It showed a reduction of 27.4% in Pará, reaching its lowest annual deforestation value since 2019. This trend indicates a promising step towards sustainability and is a beacon of hope for other regions facing similar issues.
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