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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O P I N I O N Anton JieSamFoek This coming COP30 in Brazil will be the COP of truth: the time to prove the seriousness of our commitments, consolidate and accelerate climate action. It is essential that countries deliver their updates far from mere climate targets, they represent the vision of our shared future. Without them, we will be walking…
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A Carbon-Negative Nation at the Crossroads of Oil and Climate Leadership eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, October 1st, 2025 – As the world converges on Belém, Brazil for COP30 in November 2025, Suriname arrives with a unique dual identity: a carbon-negative nation blessed with vast rainforests and a rising star in offshore oil exploration. With the Amazon as…
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eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, September 27th, 2025 – As the city of Belém, Brazil prepares to host COP 30 — the world’s largest climate summit — a storm is brewing behind the scenes. Amid billion-dollar contracts and promises of sustainability, one voice has risen to challenge the system: Brazilian Congresswoman Carol de Toni (PL-SC), who has formally…
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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, February 7th, 2025 – The recent withdrawals of the USA and Argentina from the Paris Climate Agreement have sent shockwaves through the international community, raising concerns about the momentum of the upcoming COP 30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil. As the world grapples with the implications of these high-profile exits, it’s crucial to…
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