Marina Silva

Marina Silva (born February 8, 1958, in Acre) is a Brazilian environmentalist and politician.

• I hope the next minister is not as radical as Marina. She was an obstacle to economic development in Brazil.
  • Rui Prado, head of the agriculture federation of Mato Grosso, on Silva's resignation; quoted in " Brazil's Amazon minister resigns," BBC News (2008-05-14)
• The acute threat of the climate crisis, which has brought record heat to many South American countries, meant the summit had to be more than a show of unity; it needed to produce concrete and continuous results to ensure the Amazon did not reach a point where it starts to dry up and die off, which scientists have warned is drawing closer.
  • Amazon deforestation falls over 60% compared with last July, says Brazilian minister The Guardian (2 August 2013)
• The main reason is the decision of Lula to aim for zero deforestation. Since then, we have created new conservation units and indigenous territories that have produced some results … Now we need to move towards a new model of prosperity that is less predatory, less damaging to local people and the forest.
  • Amazon deforestation falls over 60% compared with last July, says Brazilian minister The Guardian (2 August 2013)
• It’s different now. The problem is more serious and more complex, but we have more experience and we know how to do it,”
  • Amazon deforestation falls over 60% compared with last July, says Brazilian minister The Guardian (2 August 2013)
• Recognises the role of tropical forest conservention for biodiversity, carbon sequestion and cooling, as well as its importance for social and economic development"
  • COP28: Brazil launches $250bn global fund to safeguard forests across 80 nations Feed Navigator (5 December 2023)