Brazil Showcases Sustainable Solutions for Tropical Agriculture at Agrizone
During his visit to the venue, COP30 President André Corrêa do Lago highlighted Brazil’s role in advancing a more sustainable and inclusive model of agriculture. The space is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with free admission
Por Rafaela Ferreira / COP30
On Wednesday, 12 November, COP30 President Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago visited AgriZone, a space dedicated to sustainable agriculture and technological innovation during the conference. The initiative, led by Embrapa in partnership with Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa), highlights the country’s leadership in low-carbon agricultural production. During the visit, the Ambassador emphasized that the space showcases Brazil’s progress in tropical agriculture and its contribution to building a more sustainable future.
“I always expect a positive surprise from anything I do with Embrapa, but this time it exceeded all expectations. The scale of AgriZone and the quality of its setup allow international visitors to understand how Brazil can contribute to their lives. This is a major contribution from Brazil to show the world that tropical agriculture is an extraordinary advancement—especially as we know the world is growing and evolving,” stated Corrêa do Lago.
AgriZone brings together public institutions, researchers, and stakeholders from the productive sector to showcase Brazilian-made solutions that integrate agricultural production, environmental conservation, and food security. It features technology showcases, demonstrations of agroforestry systems and biofortified crops, as well as a program of panels and project launches focused on advancing low-carbon agriculture.
On the occasion, Embrapa President Silvia Massruhá emphasized the role of agriculture in advancing technologies for climate change adaptation and mitigation. “Visiting and seeing the showcases reveals the true scale of Brazilian agriculture—from crop varieties to production systems and overall diversity.”
Innovation Showcase
Among the highlights of AgriZone are the open-field demonstration showcases, where visitors can explore sustainable intensification and diversified production systems, learn about Embrapa’s initiatives to develop low-carbon agriculture protocols, and engage with technological exhibits tailored to family farming.
During the visit, the COP30 President also emphasized the role of the venue in advancing Brazil’s negotiation efforts. "Right at the entrance, it is evident that this space reflects a broad coalition—not only of private sector actors, but also philanthropic organizations working in close partnership with Embrapa. They recognize that the outcomes generated here directly benefit those most affected by climate change: the most vulnerable populations, who, as we know, bear the least responsibility for its causes.”
“There is, therefore, a strong social dimension present here, alongside a notably impressive dimension of international cooperation. It is a form of cooperation that deeply values Embrapa’s openness and, above all, recognizes it as an institution committed to excellence and to sharing the impact of its work,” concluded André Corrêa do Lago.
AgriZone is located at Embrapa Eastern Amazon, on Travessa Dr. Enéas Pinheiro, in the Marco neighborhood of Belém, approximately 1.8 km from the Blue Zone. The space will be open to the public from 10 to 21 November, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Admission is free, with registration available in advance or on-site. The full program and registration details are available on Embrapa’s official website.
Translation: Michel Emmanuel Félix François (POET/UFC)
Proofreading: Tadeu Azevedo (POET/UFC)