The Soy Moratorium, established in 2006 to protect the Amazon from deforestation linked to soy production, is facing pressure for significant reforms that conservationists warn could undermine its success.
The Brazilian Association of Vegetable Oil Industries wants to change how moratorium compliance is monitored, allowing farmers more flexibility that could undermine enforcement and conservation efforts.
In its 18-year history, the Soy Moratorium has prevented an estimated 17,000 square kilometers of Amazon deforestation while permitting soy production growth, yet now faces reform threats.
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