Can the Amazon be developed without being destroyed? Posted on May 16th
Prince Charles has spoken of the urgent need for business leaders and politicians to tackle the problem of deforestation.
In an interview with the BBC, he said the world could not wait for new technologies to provide the answer to climate change - and that halting the destruction of forests was the single most effective method of cutting so-called greenhouse gases.
As Brazil becomes a major agricultural power, the demand for beef and soybeans from growing economies in Asia has put increased pressure on the rainforest.
This has meant that, despite the Brazilian government’s efforts to control illegal logging, the rate of deforestation in the Amazon jungle has soared.
Are you in the region? How important is the Amazon for you? Can this region be economically developed without being destroyed? How can families there make a living in a sustainable way?
You can also send us your pictures and moving footage of the Amazon rainforest to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to +44 7725 100100
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