Mia Mottley: Caribbean, or World Leader?
The prime minister of Barbados’ ambitious plans to finance the fight against the climate crisis have the world listening.
The Destruction of Venezuela’s Amazon Is Going Virtually Unnoticed
New reports highlight the scope of the crisis, but the international community has yet to respond.
The Fastest Way to Improve ESG in Latin America: Women on Boards
Gender-diverse corporate boards are a low-cost solution to bring the region to global standards.
Four Strategies to Build a Future for the Amazon
Brazil’s rainforest is suffering from record deforestation and poverty—but in crisis, there’s opportunity.
Why Latin America Needs a Green New Deal
Fighting the impacts of climate change and benefiting from decarbonization requires ambitious regional action.
Central America Is Still Recovering from Hurricane Mitch
The 1998 hurricane ended a decade of promise, highlighting the need to better prepare for the next climate-related disaster.
Devastation at Amazon Coffee Co-op Profiled by AQ
Brazilian police are investigating after a plane sprayed herbicide in the area.
Bolsonaro’s Credibility on the Amazon Is Gone
Reports that Brazil’s government suppressed unflattering deforestation data will permanently change its relationships abroad, writes AQ’s editor in chief.
Was COP26 A Good Deal for Brazil?
Carbon credits for fighting deforestation were left in flux at Glasgow — but they could be key for the climate and Brazil’s economy.
The Huge Risk Facing Latin American Oil Companies
The region’s big energy firms are mostly lagging in the transition away from fossil fuels. More can be done.
A “Green Arms Race” Could Be Great for Latin America
The U.S.-China rivalry could help create a more environmentally healthy and socially equitable hemisphere. But there are obstacles.
AQ Podcast: Investing in the Amazon’s Future
Protecting the rainforest and developing local economies don’t have to be mutually exclusive, a local entrepreneur says.
Amazon Case Study: Making Mining Work
The world’s largest iron ore mine has mitigated its environmental impact, experts say.
Amazon Case Study: A Different Approach to Cattle Ranching
Some producers have reduced gas emissions and taken advantage of misused land.
Amazon Case Study: Robusta in the Rainforest
A sustainable coffee line provides a lifeline to farmers and the forest.
