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    Brazilian climate law, technology, and global cooperation help combat deforestation and address climate change.
    Policy
    31.03.25

    Brazilian Climate Law in Spotlight as Court Fines Slaughterhouses

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    The Amazon rainforest conservation blockchain, backed by a major development bank, covers 750 million hectares over 30 years.
    Nature
    28.03.25

    Amazon Rainforest Conservation Blockchain Initiative Launched by CAF and O.N.E. Amazon

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    Ecuador's decision to grant coastal marine ecosystems legal rights sets a global precedent for ocean conservation.
    Policy
    25.03.25

    Historic Decision: Ecuador’s Coastal Marine Ecosystems Legal Rights

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    Researchers have identified 27 new species in the Alto Mayo Landscape of Peru’s San Martín region. 
    Nature
    14.03.25

    27 New Species Discovered in Peru’s Biodiverse Alto Mayo Landscape

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    Farmers have found a unique and sustainable way to protect the Colombian Spectacled Bear.
    Nature
    03.03.25

    Coffee Farmers Work to Protect the Colombian Spectacled Bear

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    New frog species show how geology shapes Amazon’s biodiversity.
    Nature
    30.01.25

    New Frog Species in the Amazon Unveil Geological Secrets

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    With deforestation in the Amazon accelerating in recent decades, Brazilian skydiver Luigi Cani took a jump, distributing 100 million seeds over degraded land. Image by @Luigi Cani
    People
    30.01.25

    Skydiving For the Amazon: Luigi Cani’s Bold Mission to Combat Deforestation in the Amazon

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    Blue Throated Hillstar conservation is to protect the endangered hummingbird species discovered just seven years ago.
    Nature
    08.01.25

    Blue Throated Hillstar Conservation Effort Launched to Save Ecuador’s Newest Hummingbird

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    AI marine conservation technology tools demonstrate unprecedented effectiveness in marine resource management.
    AI in the Environment
    06.01.25

    AI Marine Conservation Technology Transforms Ocean Protection Across Latin America

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    A new digital carbon farming partnership launches across 40,000 hectares of Brazil's Cerrado region.
    Climate
    03.01.25

    French Digital Carbon Farming Program Expands to Brazil

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    President Biden launches $10 billion Brazilian forest restoration program during his historic Amazon visit.
    Nature
    17.11.24

    Global Coalition Pledges $10 Billion for Brazilian Forest Restoration and Conservation

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    Brazil's national climate curriculum mandates climate education in all schools by 2025, setting a global precedent.
    Policy
    15.10.24

    Brazil’s National Climate Curriculum

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    The benefits of frugivores in the Atlantic Forest
    Nature
    24.06.24

    The Benefits of Frugivores in the Atlantic Forest

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    Community seed banks to help regrow Brazil's Amazon.
    Nature
    27.03.24

    Community Seed Banks to Help Regrow Brazil’s Amazon

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    March 23, World Bear Day: The Speckled Bear
    Nature
    23.03.24

    Celebrating World Bear Day: The Speckled Bear

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    In Curitiba community gardens, urban voids become beautiful spaces and gathering places. Image Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    South America
    13.03.24

    Curitiba Community Gardens Urban Voids Transformed

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    The rediscovery of the Pernambuco holly tree is also a significant step forward towards restoring the ecological functions and services of the Atlantic Forest.
    Nature
    18.12.23

    The Rediscovery of the Pernambuco Holly Tree

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    Del Rosario University research team works with communities on Selva y Conflicto to slow the rate of deforestation in the Amazon.
    Nature
    21.09.23

    Del Rosario University creates Selva y Conflicto to Quell Deforestation in Amazon

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    The Youth Planting Mini Forests In São Paulo To Combat Rising Temperatures. Source: Unsplash
    Climate
    19.09.23

    Mini Forests in São Paulo Combat Rising Temperatures

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    After A Decade Of Protest, Yasunidos Have Forced Referendum On Fate Of Yasuní National Park. Source: Wikimedia Commons
    People
    31.08.23

    After A Decade Of Protest, Yasunidos Have Forced Referendum On Fate Of Yasuní National Park.

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