Tag #Amazon Deforestation

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Impunity Persists 20 Years After Murder of Land Rights Activist Dorothy Stang

In Anapu, Pará, Brazil, the 2005 murder of American missionary Dorothy Stang, who fought for land rights, remains largely unpunished two decades later, despite convictions; this highlights the ongoing violence and impunity surrounding land conflicts in the Amazon.

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No Poverty
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Brazil's Climate Stalemate: Lula's 2025 Challenge"

Despite initial progress, Brazil's climate action under Lula faced setbacks in 2024, with deforestation rising again and illegal mining persisting, even as global climate talks failed and Trump's re-election signaled further resistance.

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Climate Action
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Brazilian Laws Threaten Amazon Soy Moratorium, Risking Increased Deforestation

New laws in Mato Grosso and Rondonia, Brazil, threaten the Amazon soy moratorium by reducing tax incentives for companies adhering to it, potentially increasing deforestation; the 18-year-old agreement, supported by major corporations and environmental groups, has helped reduce deforestation, but th...

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Life on Land
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WEF 2025: Collaboration for Global Health, Environmental Protection, and Sustainable Development

At the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, leaders are focusing on three key areas for cooperation: securing \$9 billion for Gavi to immunize 500 million more children, raising \$1 billion to protect the Amazon rainforest, and accelerating renewable energy transition in Africa to address energy pove...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Brazilian Town Turns Deforestation Hotspot into Environmental Model

Paragominas, a Brazilian town previously notorious for deforestation, dramatically reduced it by 80% since 2008 through a community pact involving diverse stakeholders, resulting in economic growth and international recognition, though social challenges persist.

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