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“Mangroves of the Amazon”: community project working to conserve mangroves in Pará
Initiative combines scientific knowledge and local know-how to conserve mangroves, promote social inclusion and tackle climate change
Brazilians want to buy products that comply with the Forest Code
82% of consumers in Brazilian cities would like to purchase products in compliance with the environmental legislation; 60% say they would pay a little more for such products.
Deforestation rate in the Brazilian savanna fell in the last two years
Despite the good result, the second largest biome in Brazil is currently the more threatened one; deforestation in 2016 and 2017 equals the emission of 440 million tons of CO2 equivalent.
Farmers in the Amazonian State of Mato Grosso may be paid to not deforest
This is the goal of CONSERV, a project aimed at financial compensation for rural producers who have a surplus of native vegetation according to the Brazilian Forest Code.
Indigenous lands at jeopardy – and the information is on your hands
The deforestation has touched Amazon indigenous lands and it threats the ecosystem services they provide. To follow this trend, you can use the Indigenous Climate Alert app.
Amazon deforestation, the country of Norway, and our shared heritage
The rise in deforestation shows that, despite the political party or inclination of the presidency, this is a challenge that needs to be tackled and addressed as a priority.
Brazilian soccer competition plants deedlings in the Amazon
The Green Cup is a soccer championship played by 18 teams from the North and Midwest regions of Brazil and the state of Espírito Santo.