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BRAZIL: Green transition goals may gain broad support
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES280841
ISSN: 2633-304X
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After four years of rising deforestation and international criticism, the new government is showing a strong commitment to environmental issues. Leading activists Marina Silva and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275464
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The policy involves restricting exports of certain raw materials in an attempt to encourage greater value-added processing domestically. The government banned exports of nickel…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273964
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High on the agenda is the need for science to work across disciplines to address complex societal problems. In 2015, research and development (R&D) funding increased by 5.1…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB211319
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During last month’s virtual climate summit, President Jair Bolsonaro promised ambitious environmental targets, including eliminating illegal deforestation by 2030. However, one…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261308
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BRAZIL: Deforestation may drive major investor exit
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES253451
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Bolsonaro’s visit to Davos was his first foreign trip since taking office on January 1. His speech, while trying to portray Brazil as “open for business”, also reinforced the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB241384
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Washington has re-joined the Paris agreement and announced new climate commitments, but still faces a credibility gap. It must demonstrate by November’s COP26 summit, how it can…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261082
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Chinese investment in Bolivian energy.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB214122
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BRAZIL: INPE changes will heighten Amazon scrutiny