Category: Ecology and Sustainability
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Tax on the Super-Rich Approved in the G20 Leaders’ Declaration
Gathered in Rio de Janeiro, the heads of state and government of the G20, the main forum for international economic cooperation, endorsed a proposal for progressive taxation, which calls for the effective taxation of individuals considered super-rich. The proposal is included in the final communiqué of the summit, released on the afternoon of Monday (November…
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Tax on the Super-Rich Approved in the G20 Leaders’ Declaration
Gathered in Rio de Janeiro, the heads of state and government of the G20, the main forum for international economic cooperation, endorsed a proposal for progressive taxation, which advocates for the effective taxation of individuals considered super-rich. The proposal is included in the final communiqué of the summit, released on Monday afternoon (November 18), on…
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G20: Brazil Launches Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty with 82 Countries
The Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, launched at the opening of the G20 summit on Monday (18) in Rio de Janeiro, already has the support of 82 countries. The proposal was conceived by Brazil with the aim of accelerating global efforts to eradicate hunger and poverty, central priorities of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).…
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G20: Brazil Launches Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty with Participation of 82 Countries
The Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty, launched at the opening of the G20 summit on Monday (18), already has the participation of 82 countries. The proposal was conceived by Brazil with the aim of accelerating global efforts to eradicate hunger and poverty, which are central priorities in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Among the…
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World Leaders Gather in Rio for the G20 Summit
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In a historic meeting, leaders of the world’s largest economies have arrived in Brazil for the long-awaited G20 summit, taking place this year in Rio de Janeiro. The summit, which brings together heads of state from 19 countries along with representatives from the European Union and the African Union, is expected to focus on a…
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World Leaders Gather in Brazil for G20 Summit Amid Global Challenges
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In a historic meeting, leaders of the world’s largest economies have arrived in Brazil for the much-anticipated G20 summit, taking place this year in Rio de Janeiro. The summit, which brings together heads of state from 19 countries, along with representatives from the European Union and the African Union, is expected to focus on a…
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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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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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Why are Brazilian communities suing the mining company for the Mariana dam disaster in London?
In a historic case, Brazilian communities affected by the Mariana dam disaster in 2015 are suing the giant BHP in London for damages caused by the collapse of the Fundão dam.