The Norwegian government has fulfilled its billion dollar commitment to Brazil for the South American country’s success in reducing deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.
Tag: deforestation
Cusco – Increasing deforestation driven by coca and gold mining
In MAAP #14 we take our first detailed look at the region of Cusco. The city of Cusco is of course well known as the former capital of the Inca empire and current gateway to Machu Picchu, but the greater Cusco region is a vast area including large tracts of Amazon forest. Here, we focus […]
Why the Brazilian government published twice the rate of deforestation?
On August 14, the National Institute for Space Research (INPE) presented the official rate of deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon between August 2013 and July 2014. This result is 3% higher than the number announced in November 2014.
Bahuaja Sonene National Park – Increasing deforestation within and around Southern Section
MAAP found increasing deforestation in the buffer zone and inside the Park. Were documented recent deforestation of 538 hectares within the Park and an additional 2,100 hectares in the surrounding buffer zone.
Can the open data help the Amazon against pressures?
InfoAmazonia’s deeply contextualized maps and reports aim to educate and involve the public in today’s pressing environmental issues.
Brazilian police and scientists team up to crack down on illegal timber trade
In 2011, officers inspected nearly 350 trucks and more than 60 lumberyards in just two days. Discovering an array of violations, they responded by delivering issuing USD $1.4 million in fines.
Dilma disappoints with weak rainforest target in visit to Obama
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff disappointed environmentalists with what they call weak commitments on reducing deforestation and supporting renewable energy.
Palm oil plantations used to ‘reforest’ parts of Brazil despite being wildlife deserts
It’s nothing new that monocultures such as palm oil, not host a great diversity of species compared to a primary forest. But still, they are used for reforestation in Brazil.
90% of Amazon deforestation occurs outside protected areas
Ten percent of deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon between August 2012 and July 2014 occurred in protected areas, reports new research from Imazon.
China defends trans-Amazon railway; says it will protect the environment
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has defended a plan to build a railway across the South American continent as a way to protect the environment and grow the region’s economy, reports AFP