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Family farming and vegetable cultivation in Pará, Brazilian Amazon
The Amazon produces vast quantities of food, yet millions still face hunger. This article examines the links between environmental justice, inequality, food sovereignty, and COP30 in Brazil, arguing that the issue is not production, but the system that governs distribution.

Brazil: Two Beléms

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Flooded street in Belém in 2024 and Avenida Generalíssimo Deodoro with its electric tram system, early 20th century. Photos: Oswaldo Forte/Amazônia Latitude; unknown author/public domain.
As Belém prepared for COP30, urban redevelopment projects deepened long-standing inequalities between the city centre and the baixadas, where rivers continue to disappear beneath concrete channels. Written before COP30 all the issues remain valid today for Belém and other cities hosting major international events.

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