Fernando Sampaio
Fernando Sampaio is an agronomist graduated from ESALQ/USP. He worked in the international meat market and held leadership positions in sustainability initiatives within Brazil's meat supply chain. He served as Executive Director of the Produce, Conserve, Include Strategy for the State of Mato Grosso. He was a facilitator at the Brazil Climate, Forests and Agriculture Coalition, and participated in the creation of the Brazilian Roundtable on Sustainable Livestock. He is currently a member of the Advisory Committee of the Tropical Forest Alliance, Executive Secretary of the Knowledge Network on Agriculture and Climate, and Fellow of the Arapyaú Institute.
True or False: Can Agriculture Be Sustainable?
Agribusiness occupies a central position in the climate debate: it is identified as a driver of deforestation and emissions, but also as a protagonist in productivity, technology and carbon capture potential. Amid regulatory pressures, market demands and advancing practices, the sector is experiencing a moment of redefinition. This panel confronts perceptions and evidence to discuss the extent to which agribusiness is part of the problem — or an essential part of the solution.