by Cristina Amorim | 30/03/2020 | News
A summation of economic, social, and environmental losses encapsulates most projects for construction or improvements of roads in the Amazon, as published this month in the “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences”. A new analysis by an international group of...
by Cristina Amorim | 16/03/2020 | News
IPAM is being proactive in the fight against the spread of the Corona virus (COVID-19). We are adopting a “home office” policy when possible and avoiding “in person” meetings, following the recommendation to reduce social interaction. If you have a meeting scheduled...
by Cristina Amorim | 27/11/2019 | News
IPAM, the Amazon Environmental Research Institute, will attend the UNFCCC 25ª Climate Conference, COP 25, provoking debates on sustainable pathways towards a low-carbon economy for Brazil. One of the highlights is an institutional support for the Brazil Climate Action...
by Cristina Amorim | 18/11/2019 | News
The announcement of 2019 Amazon deforestation rates by the Brazilian government has shown that forest clearing has gained traction when it should ease. Between August 2018 and July 2019, 9,762 square kilometers were deforested – an increase of 30% over the...
by Cristina Amorim | 10/09/2019 | News
This year’s record burning in the Amazon is closely associated with certain land use categories, with 33% of outbreaks so far concentrated on private lands. Areas with no specified land use came in second, accounting for 30% of hotspots. A staggering 20% of fires...
