President Joe Biden is set to make history as the first sitting U.S. president to visit the Amazon rainforest during a brief stop in Manaus, Brazil. The Amazon rainforest, roughly the size of Australia, plays a crucial role in storing carbon dioxide and combating climate change, despite facing rapid deforestation.
During his visit, Biden is expected to take an aerial tour of the rainforest, meet with local and indigenous leaders, and visit an Amazonian museum to underscore his commitment to preserving the region. The Biden administration had previously announced a $500 million contribution to the Amazon Fund, a significant international effort aimed at rainforest preservation, with $50 million already provided by the U.S. government.
