Category: Ecology and Sustainability
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Brazil Plans to Attract 8.1 Million International Tourists by 2027
The Brazilian government has launched the National Tourism Plan (PNT) 2024-2027, with goals such as attracting 8.1 million international tourists and generating $8.1 billion in revenue by 2027.
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Green bonds worth US$ 225 million announced for the Amazon
Several sectors of tourism are coming together to create itineraries aligned with the climate agenda in Belém, in the state of Pará, combining immersive forest experiences, regional cuisine, and promoting sustainable production systems.
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XPrize: Scientists Race to Unravel the Mysteries of Tropical Forests
The challenges faced by biome specialists around the world are countless, and when the environment is as vast and dense as that of a tropical forest, the difficulties can take on amplified proportions, such as the arduous task of collecting data from the highest branch of a 50-meter tall tree. To overcome these constraints and…
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Tourism in Brazil Can Benefit from the Climate Agenda
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Different sectors of tourism are coming together to create itineraries aligned with the climate agenda in Belém, in the state of Pará, combining immersive forest experiences, regional cuisine, and promoting sustainable production systems.
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Consumers Believe Plant-Based Foods Will Replace Meat
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Forty-two percent of consumers worldwide believe that most people will likely be eating plant-based foods instead of meat in the next ten years, according to a new global consumer research study.
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Hurricane Debby Hits Florida
Hurricane Debby, a Category 1 storm, made landfall on the Florida coast on Monday morning (5) near Steinhatchee, in the Big Bend area, driven by winds of 80 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. The Big Bend area is still recovering from Hurricane Idalia last August, which struck the coast just 9 miles from…
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Controversy in the Waters of Paris: Athletes Fall Ill After Swimming in the Seine River
Belgium withdrew from the mixed relay triathlon on Monday (5), and Switzerland had to change its lineup after athletes from both countries fell ill following the initial triathlon races last week, held in the Seine River.
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Coffee Could Become a Luxury for Many
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Tomas Edelmann, a coffee producer and vice president of the International Coffee Producers Cooperative, told CNN that while his shade-grown coffee production method is more drought-resistant, a longer-than-normal dry season, which he attributes to climate change, has damaged crops this year. “If you don’t have the right weather, you won’t have the right production,” he…
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Have an Unforgettable Trail in One of the Largest Urban Forests in the World
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The Tijuca National Park is a piece of the Atlantic Forest in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. A true green oasis that spans over 3,000 hectares, it is the largest urban forest in the world. It also houses a rich biodiversity, including endangered species of flora and fauna. It is the ideal destination for…
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Lençóis Maranhenses, in Brazil, becomes a World Heritage Site
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has declared the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park a World Heritage Site. The decision was announced on Friday (26), during the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, held in New Delhi, India. The park, located about 250 kilometers from São Luís, the capital of the…