eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, November 15th, 2025 – At COP30 in Belém, the Amazon’s Indigenous peoples made their message unmistakably clear: President Lula does not speak for us. In a dramatic protest that pierced the diplomatic calm of the summit, Indigenous activists stormed the venue’s Blue Zone, demanding recognition, protection, and autonomy. Their chants echoed through the…
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A Blow to Brazil’s Climate Credibility eyesonbrasil 🚫 A Diplomatic Setback at COP30 Amsterdam, November 13th, 2025 – At COP30 in Belém, Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva unveiled the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF), a flagship initiative aimed at securing billions in international funding to protect the Amazon and other tropical forests. But…
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eyesonbrasil Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made headlines with his unexpected trip to Bogotá, Colombia, where he met with President Gustavo Petro to discuss regional cooperation and the political crisis in Venezuela. The timing of this visit—amid rising tensions in the Caribbean and the approach of U.S. aircraft carriers—has fueled speculation about Lula’s…
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eyesonsuriname The Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) is reshaping how the world approaches forest conservation. Unveiled during the leaders’ summit at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, this global financing mechanism blends public and private investments to support countries that actively preserve their tropical forests. With an ambitious goal to mobilize up to $125 billion, the TFFF…
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eyesonbrasil Let’s talk about trees. You know, those leafy green things that have been quietly photosynthesizing since dinosaurs roamed the Earth. They’re the poster children of climate activism — the ultimate carbon heroes. Plant a tree, save the planet. Easy, right? Well… not so fast. In the latest twist of environmental logic, forestry — yes,…
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Carbon Footprint Measurement, Mitigation Policy, and Fair Agricultural Trade eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 1 nov 2025– Global food production stands at a critical crossroads. On one hand, the sector must provide sufficient food for a growing world population; on the other, a drastic reduction in the environmental impact of agriculture and land use is urgently needed. Agriculture and…
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