Dr. Edivando Vitor do Couto/ eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, 24 May 2024–Writing another piece about the historic tragedy in Rio Grande do Sul is challenging due to its complexity and the profound impact it has had on all of us. This tragedy affected all layers of society, from the richest to the poorest, regardless of color, sexual…
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eyesonbrasil 1. Constant Monitoring and Maintenance Dams are complex structures that require constant attention. Regular inspections and proper maintenance are essential to ensure their stability and safety. 2. Technology in Favor of Prevention Investing in technology is crucial. Satellites, radars and sensors can detect changes in the structure of dams, allowing preventive action before problems…
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Hopeful signs for the country eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 20 may 2024–Petronas’ Roystonea-1 and Fusaea-1 discoveries in Block 52 offshore Suriname are estimated to hold recoverable resources approaching 400 million barrels, according to new numbers released by UK-based consultancy group Wood Mackenzie. “This could be enough to support an FPSO [floating production storage and offloading vessel] with…
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eyesonbrasil Understanding nature-related risks and impact and how you can manage those risks and impact is the ambition of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD). The TNFD is an international partnership of, among others, the United Nations and WWF that Rabobank has been a co-developing member of since its foundation in 2021. After two…
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eyesonbrasil By 2050 there will be nearly 10 billion mouths to feed. And though we produce more food today than at any other time in history, our food system is under stress. Climate change impacts threaten predictable growing seasons and grower livelihoods. Soil health and biodiversity are in decline. An estimated one third of food…
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Plus 12.5 trillion Cubic Feet of Gas eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 20 May 2024–The Consultancy Group of Wood Mackenzie has put Suriname’s oil resource count at more than 2.4 billion barrels and its natural gas resources at 12.5 trillion cubic feet (tcf). Based on WoodMac’s numbers, assuming one trillion cubic feet of gas equals 176 million barrels of…
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Hello, readers of Eyes on Brasil, I am thrilled to announce that I will be contributing regular columns to Eyes on Brasil. I look forward to staying connected with you and sharing fresh insights on sustainability and environmental conservation. To kick off this journey, I want to share my story, my path, and what has…
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eyesonbrasil 1. The Power of Global Solidarity In the wake of natural disasters like the devastating floods in Rio Grande do Sul, acts of solidarity become a beacon of hope. When nations unite, transcending borders and cultural differences, they demonstrate the power of collective empathy. These solidarity actions—whether from Toronto, Canada, or other corners of…
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Fighting Crime eyesonproject Amsterdam, 15 May 2024 — Several dignitaries and heads of State of Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries have signed the first-ever international treaty to regulate the trade of conventional weapons and promote peace by preventing the illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons in the region. Crime and criminal activities on almost…
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eyesonbrasil 1. A Lifeline Amidst Devastation The recent floods in Rio Grande do Sul have wreaked havoc, leaving communities isolated and infrastructure damaged. Amidst this crisis, a beacon of hope emerges: Elon Musk’s Starlink initiative. The company has generously donated 1,000 satellite internet terminals to aid emergency responders and facilitate communication in the hardest-hit areas.…
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