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Tag: Brazil

Disappointment as Brazil declines to sign up to UN deforestation agreement

Posted on September 25, 2014September 18, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Brazil fails to commit to a landmark new pledge to protect the world’s rainforests in order to curb carbon emissions… Read more Disappointment as Brazil declines to sign up to UN deforestation agreement

Latin America’s presidents speak out on climate change at UN

Posted on September 25, 2014September 18, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Latin American presidents address international leaders at UN summit, calling for united and equal global action to combat climate change… Read more Latin America’s presidents speak out on climate change at UN

UN State of Food Insecurity report 2014 – Latin America’s progress

Posted on September 25, 2014September 18, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Latin America and the Caribbean makes impressive progress in efforts to bring down hunger, according to new FAO report, with… Read more UN State of Food Insecurity report 2014 – Latin America’s progress

Amazon Watch launch ‘Keep the oil in the ground’ campaign as world gears up for major climate change march

Posted on September 19, 2014September 18, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Environmental and indigenous rights NGO Amazon Watch launch new campaign calling for oil reserves in the Amazon rainforest to be… Read more Amazon Watch launch ‘Keep the oil in the ground’ campaign as world gears up for major climate change march

Brazil Elections: Can Marina Silva still go for gold?

Posted on September 18, 2014September 18, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Marina Silva’s late entry has lit up Brazil’s presidential election, but can the well-known environmentalist continue to take the fight… Read more Brazil Elections: Can Marina Silva still go for gold?

Are Latin America’s oil-producing countries shirking their responsibilities on climate change?

Posted on September 18, 2014October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Many Latin American countries are rightly lauded for their role in pushing for global action against climate change, but should… Read more Are Latin America’s oil-producing countries shirking their responsibilities on climate change?

Paraguay pledges to crack down on illegal deforestation

Posted on September 16, 2014September 18, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Paraguay’s government pledges to crack down on illegal deforestation as new map reveals extent of damage being done to Gran… Read more Paraguay pledges to crack down on illegal deforestation

El Niño already making its mark on Latin America

Posted on July 31, 2014September 18, 2017 by gilesconstantine

The El Niño climate phenomenon is said to be approaching, with many Latin American countries already experiencing extremes of rainfall… Read more El Niño already making its mark on Latin America

Brazil: Surge in Amazon deforestation sets alarm bells ringing

Posted on July 25, 2014September 18, 2017 by gilesconstantine

June sees sharp rise in deforestation in Amazon, taking gloss off other recent news on deforestation reduction and study suggesting… Read more Brazil: Surge in Amazon deforestation sets alarm bells ringing

Ecuador hoping to learn from Brazil on social welfare policy

Posted on July 24, 2014September 18, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Ecuador has reduced poverty and inequality in recent years, but now it is looking to go one further by emulating… Read more Ecuador hoping to learn from Brazil on social welfare policy

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