Participating €15 million in Brazilian Fund eyesonbrasil Amsterdam March 14th 2025– Ireland has joined as the eighth donor to Brazil’s Amazon Fund, contributing € 15 million, it was reported Thursday. The fund, managed by Brazil’s National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES), supports conservation, monitoring, and sustainable development in the Amazon and has financed 123…
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Avenida Liberdade eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, March 13th 2025–As Brazilian authorities prepare for the upcoming COP30 climate summit in November in Belém, constructing a new four-lane highway – Avenida Liberdade – through the protected Amazon rainforest has sparked controversy. The structure seeks to ease traffic for the expected 50,000 attendees, including world leaders. But it has led…
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eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, December 5th, 2024 – Brazil has long been a prominent voice at international climate summits, advocating for global environmental action. However, recent data reveals a troubling trend of rampant degradation in the Amazon Rainforest, raising questions about the effectiveness of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration in preserving this critical ecosystem. This…
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eyesonbrasil Introduction Amsterdam, December 4th, 2024 – The recent uranium deal between Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and China has sparked a heated debate. While the economic benefits are clear, the environmental costs could be substantial. This article explores the potential gains and losses of this controversial agreement. Economic Gains The deal involves…
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Gold mining triggers controversy eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 2 november 2024– Four rivers in Amazonian indigenous territories were found to be at a high risk of mercury contamination, above levels considered safe, a report released this week citing a study by the NGO WWF-Brazil. The results indicate an “extremely high risk” of contamination in more than half…
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A Platform for Global Leadership eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, October 30th, 2024 – As Brazil prepares to host the G20 Summit in November, the country stands at a pivotal moment. This prestigious event brings together the world’s largest economies, offering Brazil a unique opportunity to showcase its leadership and commitment to addressing global challenges. The summit will…
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eyesonbrasil 1. The World Bank’s Vision The World Bank, a beacon of sustainable development, recently unveiled its groundbreaking initiative: the Amazon Reforestation-Linked Outcome Bond. This innovative financial instrument marries investors’ interests with measurable positive outcomes. Let’s delve into how this bond can transform the Brazilian Amazon. 2. The Bond’s Blueprint 3. A Catalyst for Change…
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by Jenny Gonzales “What makes these trees so special is still a great mystery, and it takes time and studies to unravel,” Eric Gorgens said. The professor of spatial and environmental analysis at the Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM) was talking about the giant red angelim (Dinizia excelsa Ducke), an Amazonian tree…
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eyesonbrasil 1. Introduction The Amazon Rainforest, often referred to as the “lungs of the Earth,” is a vital ecosystem that sustains life on our planet. Its lush green canopy, teeming biodiversity, and intricate web of interconnected species play a crucial role in maintaining global climate stability. However, this magnificent forest faces unprecedented threats due to…
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For a year, the center of the climate world eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, 24 april 2024– In 2025, the climate summit, COP30, will be organized in Belém. Why it is so special that it takes place there and why a visit by agricultural and nature organizations before the COP is worthwhile. The Dutch LNV is committed to…
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