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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
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The Queen’s death has brought many Canadian tributes to her personally, not least during the national commemorative ceremony in Ottawa also held on September 19, but in the coming…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272866
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During the campaign leading up to the election, in which he narrowly beat incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro, Lula had pledged to tackle deforestation of the Amazonian rainforest…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281996
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Bolsonaro's claims have further increased global concerns about the future of the Amazon rainforest, and international ire over his suggestion that NGOs were seeking revenge…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB245963
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In Amazonia, deforestation increased by 25% year-on-year in the first half of 2020. The situation has led large institutional investors, corporations and foreign governments to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB256215
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Priority groups -- including health professionals, indigenous people, the elderly and those with co-morbidities, teachers, security and prison staff, prisoners and the homeless -…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261453
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Debates over the future of oil production in the region have nevertheless continued. President Guillermo Lasso has signalled his intention to maintain production at the fields;…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281976
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The four-year investment plan aims to support bio-economy initiatives, the creation of a carbon market and the preservation of Amazon indigenous communities and their knowledge…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286791
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Prospects for Canada to end-2021.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB262293
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The political and economic impact of the earthquake.