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Eye On Latin America

Latin American Sustainable Development news & analysis

Tag: Conservation

Chile wants to lead the world in caring for our oceans

Posted on October 19, 2017October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

The fate of our oceans, and the livelihoods that depend on them, lies squarely in our hands. Latin America, with Chile as a would-be standard bearer, can lead the way.

Ecuador: Could low oil prices still save Yasuní from devastation?

Posted on November 5, 2015October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Ecuador’s plans to extract Yasuní oil are still in place, but could there be trouble ahead for President Rafael Correa – and hope for Yasuní’s defenders – thanks to low oil prices?

Colombia leading plan to create ‘ecological corridor’ and establish the world’s largest protected area

Posted on February 23, 2015October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Colombia proposes an ambitious plan that would establish the world’s largest ‘ecological corridor’, protecting vast swathes of Amazon rainforest stretching from the Andes to the Atlantic coast, with the help of Brazil and Venezuela.

Large landowners and multinationals most to blame for Amazon destruction

Posted on October 30, 2014October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

New study shows that the majority of Amazonian deforestation in recent years has taken place in land owned by multinationals… Read more Large landowners and multinationals most to blame for Amazon destruction

World Cup: Brazil hopes to score lasting goal with Fuleco the armadillo

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

Brazil 2014’s official mascot is Fuleco the three-banded armadillo, but critics say that organisers are not doing enough to use… Read more World Cup: Brazil hopes to score lasting goal with Fuleco the armadillo

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