Category: Brazil
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COP29: Brazil Commits to Reducing Emissions by 67% by 2035
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Brazil has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2035, setting a more ambitious target than its previous goal of a 59% reduction.
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COP29: Brazil Commits to Reducing Emissions by 67% by 2035
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Brazil has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2035, setting a more ambitious target than its previous reduction goal of 59%. The new Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) of Brazil will be presented at the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2024 (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which began…
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Almost 16.4 Million People Live in Favelas in Brazil, Census Reveals
Brazil has 16.390 million people living in favelas and urban communities, which represents 8.1% of the population, according to the 2022 Census supplement.
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Nearly 16.4 Million People Live in Slums in Brazil, Census Reveals
Brazil has 16.39 million people living in slums and urban communities, representing 8.1% of the total population, according to the 2022 Census released by IBGE.
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2024 Will Be the First Year to Exceed the Warming Limit of the Paris Agreement
New data confirms that 2024 will be the hottest year on record and the first year to exceed the limit set by the Paris Agreement — a devastating news for the planet, at a time when the United States has just elected a president who denies global warming, withdrew the country from the Paris Agreement…
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Marielle Franco’s Killers Sentenced Six Years After the Murder
The confessed killers of councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes — former military police officers Ronnie Lessa and Élcio de Queiroz — were sentenced on Thursday (October 31) by a jury in Rio de Janeiro. Ronnie Lessa received a prison sentence of 78 years, nine months, and 30 days. Élcio de Queiroz received…
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Assassins of Marielle Franco Are Sentenced
The confessed assassins of councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes — former military police officers Ronnie Lessa and Élcio de Queiroz — were sentenced on Thursday (10/31) by a jury in Rio de Janeiro. Ronnie Lessa received a prison sentence of 78 years, nine months, and 30 days. Élcio de Queiroz received 59…
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With the Best September in History, Brazil Attracts 4.9 Million International Tourists in 9 Months
Brazil has been attracting more and more foreign visitors. Between January and September 2024, the number of tourists coming from other countries grew by 12% compared to the same period last year, with a record result for the month of September in the entire historical series, which began in 1989: in total, 445,389 travelers landed…
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Natal Luz de Gramado: Magic in the Heart of Serra Gaúcha
As the year comes to a close, the city in Rio Grande do Sul adorns itself with lights and colors to welcome one of the most anticipated celebrations of the year: Natal Luz, where children and adults are enchanted by over 300 attractions during the season, including shows, parades, musical performances, and much more. There…
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Brazilian Municipal Elections Shift to the Right: A New Political Landscape Emerges
In a significant political turn, the recent municipal elections (held in October) in Brazil showed a decisive movement to the right, signaling potential changes in governance and policy direction across the country. Candidates from conservative backgrounds, particularly those aligned with the Liberal Party (PL) and the Social Liberal Party (PSL), achieved notable gains in key…