Category: Ecology
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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.
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80% of New Yorkers Believe the City is Unprepared for Climate-Related Risks
A recent survey reveals that an impressive 80% of New Yorkers feel their city is unprepared for climate-related risks.
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G20 to be held in Rio in November
The G20 is the forum for economic cooperation among the 19 largest economies in the world, along with the European Union and, starting in 2023, the African Union. With an annual rotating presidency, the G20 operates in annual cycles, involving various ministerial and technical meetings that culminate in the summit of heads of state and…
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Brazil Dumps 1.3 Million Tons of Plastic into the Ocean Every Year
Brazil ranks eighth among the world’s largest polluters when it comes to plastic dumping in the ocean—and first in Latin America. The country dumps 1.3 million tons of plastic annually, according to a report by the NGO Oceana. This volume represents eight percent of this type of pollution on the planet. The impact of this…