Author: rfmoura15

Climate works Foundation

The case for funding youth-led climate initiatives “It was young people who moved climate change to the front of the global agenda,” said UNFCCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiel on the eve of the recent COP27 climate summit in Egypt. Stiel’s words came as hundreds of young people gathered in Sharm el-Sheikh to raise their voices […]

Embracing the Heartbeat of the Amazon: The Crucial Importance of Indigenous Culture

Embracing the Heartbeat of the Amazon: The Crucial Importance of Indigenous Culture In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, where lush green canopies stretch as far as the eye can see, lies a treasure trove of wisdom that is often overlooked—the rich tapestry of indigenous culture. These diverse communities, connected intimately with the land they […]

Cacao in the Rainforest: Unwrapping the Sweet Story of Sustainability

Cacao in the Rainforest: Unwrapping the Sweet Story of Sustainability In the heart of the lush rainforests, where biodiversity thrives and ecosystems interlace in a delicate dance, lies a key player in the tapestry of sustainable agriculture – cacao. Beyond the indulgence of chocolate, cacao cultivation in the rainforest unveils a story of balance, conservation, […]

RESTORING THE BRAZILIAN AMAZON

We present a detailed look at the major 2022 Amazon forest loss hotspots, based on the final annual data recently released by the University of Maryland (and featured on Global Forest Watch). This dataset is unique in that it is consistent across all nine countries of the Amazon, and distinguishes forest loss from fire, leaving […]