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Climate Breakthroughs 2021
Why a green economy is needed to stop Amazon deforestation
Future of the Amazon is at risk if deforestation levels rise by 5%. Building a green economy depends on the political will to stop illegal deforestation.
Climate Change
The Amazon has become a net greenhouse gas emitter. Here's what that means
Fires in the Amazon and the drying out of seasonally flooded forests release large amounts of methane and nitrous oxide, which are more harmful than CO2.
Brazil
Balancing economic growth and the environment: lessons from Brazil
As Brazil continues its clean energy transition progress, how can it balance economic growth and the environment? A recent roundtable has the answers
Biodiversity
Brazil’s plan for a 2,600km ‘Green corridor’ that will plant 1.7 billion trees
The Black Jaguar Foundation has begun a large-scale project to reintroduce 1 million hectares of forest along Brazil’s Araguaia and Tocantins rivers.
SDG 01: No Poverty
This is how one cycle of poverty and ill health is being broken in Brazil
A successful approach is being used to tackle extreme poverty in Brazil. It can be used as a model.
The Ocean
How much of Earth's surface is covered by each country – in one graphic
This visualization shows that the largest countries occupying the Earth's surface are Russia, Canada and China together taking up 7.2% of its overall area.
Biodiversity
This 'lost shark' has just been discovered - but might already be extinct
More than a quarter of the animal, plant and fungi species assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature are threatened with extinction.
How to Save the Planet
4 vital steps to protect the world’s remaining rainforests
Understanding the economic value of rainforests and conserving them will enable greener and more inclusive economies, leading to a more sustainable world.
Brazil
COVID-19 is only adding to the woes of older people in Brazil
The pandemic is amplifying existing inequalities in Brazil - and the older population are suffering disproportionately as a result.
Pioneers2020
5 start-up hubs to watch – beyond Silicon Valley
Start-ups these days are spoiled for choice. Here's a look at 5 emerging global start-up hotspots - and the factors that make them so attractive to entrepreneurs.
SDG 07: Affordable and Clean Energy
Here's how India, China and Brazil are making the transition to clean energy
While nations such as China, India and Brazil produce a lot of the world's total CO2 emissions, they are also leading the way in a renewable energy transition.
Brazil
This Brazilian company can turn your trash into musical instruments
Brazil is the fourth biggest producer of plastic in the world. Mismanagement of waste globally means microplastics have now been found in drinking water.
Systemic Racism
This is how systemic racism is hampering progress around the world
Systemic racism has hampered economic and social progress since the abolition of the slave trade. Countries including the United States, France and Brazil are still struggling with issues...
Gender Parity
Brazil announces equal pay for men's and women's national soccer teams
Brazil's Football confederation has announced it will pay its men's and women's soccer teams equally.
Brazil
This new Indigenous storytelling platform is bringing community stories to the world
Tribal Stories features films created by Indigenous filmmakers from Ecuador and Brazil.