This is the first of a serie of five short films “Human dimensions of wildfires: Linking research and environmental education to reduce Amazonian wildfires”.
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6 lessons for stopping deforestation on the frontier
The last years have been rich in lessons for how to move the forests and food agenda forward in a way that also helps to mitigate climate change. Here is some key lessons.
Madre de Dios: Comptroller asks suspend licenses for water use of 56 mining concessions
The order of the Comptroller was made due to non-compliance of concessionaires with the requirements, as environmental certifications and land regularization.
Ministry of Environment presented 13 new private conservation areas
In an emotional ceremony at the Ministry of Environment, 13 areas of Peru became voluntarily in Private Conservation Areas.
Chachapoyas, the legacy of warriors of the clouds
With a unique nature, the land of this people dominated by Incas guard magnificent scenery and historic ruins. Could flourish with tourism.
Ibama: wood seized is donated to small farmers
Institute donated 5000 cubic meters of wood into logs for associations of small farmers. Wood was illegal deforestation.
Indians are arrested for mining in Maraca Ecological Station
Six people were arrested and taken to the prison system. Federal Environmental Protection Unit consists of fluvial archipelago.
Juruena National Park receives floating base
The floating base can be taken by small boats and reach various points of the protected area.
Brazil to protect Amazon activists threatened with murder
At least 131 people to receive some form of protection after series of assassinations in tussle over land and resources.
Indigenous group: Brazil using military to force Amazon dams
An Amazonian community has threatened to “go to war” with the Brazilian government after what they say is a military incursion into their land by dam builders.