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Tag: Peru

Peru opens “unique” climate change theme park in Lima

Posted on December 28, 2015October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Lima sees opening of a new climate change park that hopes to foster education and greater awareness of the global phenomenon, building on the success of the COP20 climate summit held in the Peruvian capital at the end of 2014.

Latin America begins to debate the management of its natural resources

Posted on March 12, 2015October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Governments and multilateral organisations are discussing how to make the most of Latin America’s rich natural resources, in a way that avoids the risk of socio-environmental conflicts and encourages social and economic development.

Lake Titicaca’s great decontamination plan may still be overshadowed by Climate Change

Posted on February 11, 2015October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Peruvian President Ollanta Humala announces major funding for decontamination plants around the world-famous Lake Titicaca, but climate change poses a greater threat than pollution to the lake and its surroundings.

Peru: Indigenous protesters occupy Amazonian airport over oil dispute

Posted on November 1, 2014October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Hundreds of protesters from indigenous communities in the Peruvian Amazon have occupied a local airport, calling for greater responsibility and… Read more Peru: Indigenous protesters occupy Amazonian airport over oil dispute

Global Green Economy Index puts Costa Rica at head of impressive Latin American showing

Posted on October 24, 2014October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Ranking of global green economies suggests that Latin American countries are far greener than they are given credit for being,… Read more Global Green Economy Index puts Costa Rica at head of impressive Latin American showing

Peru’s glaciers shrink by 40% in 40 years due to climate change

Posted on October 23, 2014September 18, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Study shows extent of damage climate change is already doing to Peru’s glaciers, with implications for its economy and society,… Read more Peru’s glaciers shrink by 40% in 40 years due to climate change

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

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

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?

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