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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Between Sustainability and Food Security eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, Oct. 30th 2025– The way governments support their agricultural sector is under pressure. A new report from the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) shows that while countries are paying more attention to sustainability in their agricultural policy, major steps are still needed. The central dilemma: how can…
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Why Companies Borrow Less from Banks Part I eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 24 Oct. 2025– Around the world, money is moving faster than ever — and the old rules of borrowing are being rewritten. Fintech, a contraction of ‘financial’ and ‘technology’, refers to the use of technology to deliver financial services that are smarter, faster and more user-friendly. …
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The New Architecture of Credit Part II eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, Oct 24th 2025– FinTech is more than a buzzword. It’s a complete redesign of how money works — a shift from slow, opaque systems to digital engines powered by data and trust. Behind every slick mobile app or instant loan approval lies an invisible architecture of algorithms,…
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Singapore eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, Oct. 24th 2025– In an age of fleeting headlines and transient leadership, the legacy of Lee Kuan Yew stands like granite—unyielding, deliberate, and enduring. “They don’t make them like that any more” is not just a wistful phrase; it is a truth etched into the story of Singapore and the man who dared to…
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