WEBCAST: How Brazil’s Local Leaders Are Helping the Amazon
On June 10, Brazilian officials discussed the steps they are taking to promote conservation and sustainable economic development.
Brazilian Agribusiness: We’re Not the Enemy in the Amazon
Law-abiding farmers strongly oppose illegal deforestation, an industry leader writes.
Afro-Brazilians Must Be Included in the Quest for Amazon Sustainability
The Amazon’s Black community, one of Brazil’s largest, faces numerous challenges.
Governor Flávio Dino: The Amazon Is Brazil’s Future
The region’s governors envision a win-win strategy that differs in many ways from the Bolsonaro administration’s approach.
The Amazon’s Big Cities Need Green Jobs Too. It’s a Challenge
The region’s cities face dire poverty and unemployment.
What an Ugly (But Delicious!) 450-Pound Fish Tells Us About Sustainable Development in the Amazon
The pirarucu could be a global sensation, producers say. But politics, poor logistics and other challenges stand in the way.
NEW AQ: The Case for Sustainable Development in the Amazon
Brazil and other countries could one day become “green superpowers.” But first they’ll need to stop deforestation, and make it easier to do business too.
Os afro-brasileiros devem ser incluídos na busca pela sustentabilidade da Amazônia
A comunidade negra da Amazônia, uma das maiores do Brasil, enfrenta hoje inúmeros desafios.
Governador Flávio Dino: A Amazônia é o futuro do Brasil
Os governadores da região trabalham com uma visão estratégica de sustentabilidade que difere da política do governo federal.
Nuevo en AQ: El caso para el desarrollo sostenible en la Amazonia
Brasil y otros países podrían algún día convertirse en “superpoderes verdes”. Pero tendrán que detener la deforestación, y facilitar el ambiente para hacer negocios también.
Novo na AQ: Em defesa do desenvolvimento sustentável da Amazônia
O Brasil e outros países podem se tornar “superpotências verdes”. Mas para isso é preciso parar de desmatar, e também tornar mais fácil o ambiente de negócios.
Um peixe de 200 quilos muito feio — mas delicioso — vira símbolo do desenvolvimento sustentável na Amazônia
O pirarucu tem potencial de se tornar uma sensação global, dizem os produtores. Mas problemas políticos, logística deficiente e outros desafios atrapalham.
After George Floyd Verdict, Brazilians Are Still Waiting for Police Accountability
The stalled case of João Pedro Matos, a Black teen killed in Rio, shows the long road ahead.
The Biggest Risk to Bolsonaro from Congress’s COVID Investigation
The inquiry probably won’t bring down the president, but it has the potential to reduce his chances to win reelection next year.
Brazil’s Amazon Is Under Threat from Proposed Land-Use Laws
New legislation could worsen an already vicious cycle of illegal land invasion and clearing.
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