Tasso Azevedo proposes several solutions to deforestation and global warming. The first suggestion is to think of development and carbon emissions separately (Azvedo, 2015). Many people believe that carbon emission is necessary for economic and global development. For instance, they argue that agricultural production can only be increased by cutting down trees. However, Tasso and his team proved this to be untrue. When they enacted measures, such as installing a real-time monitoring system to reduce deforestation of the Amazon forest, Brazil’s economy grew (Azvedo, 2015). This is proof that economic growth is possible without activities that cause climate change.
Tasso also proposes a system to track parties responsible for greenhouse gases (GHG) emission. It is essential to assess the quantity of GHG emitted, the activities leading to their emission, and the answerable corporations and nations (Azvedo, 2015). For instance, countries such as China, the US, India, and Russia have the highest carbon footprint. To reduce climate change, these nations must also take the largest share of the responsibility. In their research, Tasso’s team found that holding government officials accountable for their actions reduced deforestation. This proposed solution increases accountability in the quest to reduce climate change.
Finally, Tasso emphasizes that saving rainforests and reducing global warming is a collective responsibility. All human beings are negatively affected by the deforestation of rainforests. Therefore, governments, businesses, and members of society must unite to tackle global warming (Azvedo, 2015). For example, governments can enact measures to curb deforestation, while businesses should use sustainable means of production. Individuals should also make choices that help save the environment. Although these parties do not have equal powers to reduce climate change, each party contributing to the solution will have a positive overall effect on the environment.
Reference
Azvedo, T. (2015). Hopeful lessons from the battle to save rainforests [Video]. TED. Web.