Category: Ecology and Sustainability
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Brazil wins the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2023
Brazil received the silver award in the Nature and Wildlife category at the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2023 – one of the most prestigious tourism awards in the UK. Awarded last month at a ceremony at the British Museum, it reflects Embratur’s focus on ecotourism initiatives. “It was a special moment for us, where we…
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Brazil to Join OPEC+, But Will Not Limit Oil Production, Says Petrobras
Brazil is expected to join the OPEC+ group of oil-producing countries, but will not participate in the group’s coordinated production limits, said Petrobras (PETR4.SA) CEO Jean Paul Prates to Reuters. The surprising announcement from the group on Thursday (30) that the South American country would join them raised immediate questions about whether Brazil would participate…
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COP28: Climate Conference Begins with Low Expectations
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Two facts loom over the United Nations climate conference that started this Thursday (30) in Dubai: the planet is heading towards a climate disaster and governments are acting far too slowly to avert the crisis. Diplomats from nearly 200 countries and many heads of state are gathered to try to devise a plan to accelerate…
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Brazil: The Best Destination for Ecotourism, According to Forbes
Forbes Advisor conducted a survey to create an Index of the 50 best countries for ecotourism. The score is based on factors such as the number of animal and plant species found in a country, the number of species per 10 km², the percentage of the country’s land area that is protected, and the number…
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Sport Fishing Destinations in Brazil
With around 35 thousand kilometers of internal waterways and one of the largest freshwater availabilities in the world, Brazil is the ideal destination for sport fishing. There are several places that offer not only perfect conditions for fishing but also fascinating natural landscapes.Mato GrossoLocated in the Brazilian Midwest, the state of Mato Grosso is home…
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Brazil: The Best Destination for Ecotourism, According to Forbes
Forbes Advisor conducted a survey to create an Index of the 50 best countries for ecotourism. The score is based on factors such as the number of animal and plant species found in a country, the number of species per 10 km², the percentage of the country’s land mass that is protected, and the number…
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Ancient Rock Engravings Found in the Amazon River
A severe drought in the Amazon River has exposed ancient rock engravings that had been submerged for centuries. The engravings, depicting human faces and other figures, are estimated to be between 1,000 and 2,000 years old. The engravings were discovered at a site known as Ponto das Lajes, on the Rio Negro, one of the…
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Severe Drought Puts the Amazon on the Brink of Abyss
The Amazon rainforest, which holds one-fifth of the world’s fresh water, is experiencing a severe drought that shows no signs of easing, according to a report from The New York Times. Likely exacerbated by global warming and deforestation, the drought is fueling large wildfires while simultaneously causing major rivers to dry up at a record…
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The Demand for Adventure Tourism Has Never Been Greater
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Few stories this year – or century, for that matter – have captivated the world as much as the catastrophic loss of the submersible Titan. The five passengers who died in the tragedy paid $250,000 each for the opportunity to see the Titanic up close on the ocean floor. According to the co-founder of OceanGate,…
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More than 100 dolphins found dead in the Brazilian Amazon
At the end of winter and the beginning of spring in Brazil, more than 100 dolphins have been found dead along the banks of the rivers in the Brazilian Amazon amid a severe drought in the region. The majority of the dolphins were found in Lake Tefé, reported CNN, which is a branch of the…