Archive - Climate Crisis in South America

COP16 Comes to an end recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Role

Efforts by Brazil and Colombia lead to inclusion of Afro-Descendants in Article 8(J)

Nov 4, 2024 •

Bibiana Maia da Silva

October 2024

Paraguay is a success on deforestation goals

According to Forest Declaration Assessment, the country is the only one among a list of ten that achieved their goals of reducing deforestation

Oct 9, 2024 •

Bibiana Maia da Silva

July 2024

Colombia cuts down deforestation, but must stay alert

The country has the lowest numbers in deforestation since 2000 and the Environment Minister explains that peace is important to maintain the reduction

Jul 23, 2024 •

Bibiana Maia da Silva

The 'sin tax' could slow down climate crisis – but Brazil prefer to be a sinner

The country is embracing a controversial direction on tax reform of goods and services

Jul 17, 2024 •

Bibiana Maia da Silva

A quarter of Brazilian territory became ashes with wildfires

The most impacted biomes are Cerrado and the Amazon

Jul 9, 2024 •

Bibiana Maia da Silva

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