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Forests
These Andean communities are helping restore the world's highest forests
Indigenous peoples are planting millions of native Polylepis trees, which are vital to the Amazon and crucial in the fight against climate change and deforestation.
Aviation, Travel and Tourism
The countries with the worst traffic congestion - and ways to reduce it
In 2019, the two cities that topped the list for most traffic congestion were Bogota, Colombia and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Brazil
COVID-19 could shrink Latin America's GDP by almost 10% in 2020
Latin America and the Caribbean have seen over 100,000 deaths from coronavirus and accounts of 25% of global cases. The GDP loss for the region totals 9.4% in 2020.
COVID-19
Why it's vital indigenous communities protect their elders from coronavirus
In the COVID-19 pandemic, indigenous communities in Latin America are cutting off their villages from the outside world, to protect their elders and cultural identity.
Book Club
Meet the 12-year-old who started her own library in Brazil
It all started when Lua Oliveira noticed a mother telling her daughter she couldn't afford to buy her a book.
Brazil
How to unleash the potential of regions like São Paulo
Brazil's largest state has a GDP larger than Argentina's - and it's growing at twice the national average. But this success was no accident, as João Doria, São Paulo's state governor, exp...
Brazil
This country is vital to 'global survival' - here's the challenges they face
Zero tolerance of deforestation and a policy to fight inequality as Brazil's economic future will have "global consequences"
Climate Change
Make no mistake: the purpose of business is to serve society
Why all businesses must transform their business models to have a more positive impact on the environment and society.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Amazon rainforest and the power of paleoecology
Using fire to clear land is not new, but research shows ancient techniques may be more sustainable.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Children are developing deadly lung diseases because of the Amazon fires
The number of children treated for breathing problems in Brazil's "arc of deforestation" in May and June was double the monthly average for the past 10 years, a result of the deadly Amazo...
Cities and Urbanization
Track your trash: how São Paulo is reducing waste with technology
São Paulo's innovative waste management program shows how technology combined with legislation and enforcement could be scaled to solve the world's waste problem.
Brazil
The Amazon is reaching a dangerous tipping point. We need to scale solutions now if we have any chance of saving it
We are fast running out of time to save the Amazonian rainforest. Deforestation has spiked alarmingly n Brazil recently, and the effects of its loss would be incalculable. The answer lies...
Forests
The 'lungs of the planet' are on fire
The Amazon rainforest is suffering severe wildfires, with thousands currently burning.
Biodiversity
Last year, this coral reef was teeming with life. Now it's dying - and it's up to us to save it
Coral reefs are among the most biodiversity-rich places on earth - and they are dying off faster than we thought. We must act now to save them.
Aviation, Travel and Tourism
Favela entrepreneurs are using social media to boost tourism. Here's how
Entrepreneurs living in Rio de Janeiro's favelas are fighting stereotypes by offering unique and safe tourism opportunities, and social media is helping.