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Brazil Celebrates UN Recognition of Environmental Gains of Multicropping for Jet Fuel

Brazil's Energy Minister said on Monday that a UN decision recognizing the environmental benefits of Multicropping for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), was a win for the South American nation, where farmers grow more than one type of crop on the same piece land.

Two sources claimed that the United States planned to object to a recommendation made by the 36 members of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). This was revealed in reports published earlier this month.

In a press release, Brazil's Minister for Mines and Energy Alexandre Silveira said, "This victory is further proof that Brazil has been the leader in global energy transformation, and we lead with sustainable, equitable and inclusive solutions."

According to the Brazilian government, the ICAO made the decision on Friday, June 27 to recognize the benefits multicropping in producing SAF. The ICAO did not respond to a request for comment.

The U.S. State Department refused to comment.

Tammy Bruce, spokesperson for the State Department, said in March that the recommendation would penalize U.S. farmers and give Brazil unfair advantage over the rest the world. Bruce also stated that it would lower the carbon score of multicropping or farming, which is when two or three crops such as corn and soybeans are grown on the land. This practice is common Brazil. Oliver Griffin and Allison Lampert report from Sao Paulo.

(source: Reuters)