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2025 begins with 68% increase in Amazon deforestation2025 begins with 68% increase in Amazon deforestation

2025 begins with 68% increase in Amazon deforestation

States with the most deforestation in January were Mato Grosso, Roraima and Pará   Deforestation in the Legal Amazon increased…

21 de February de 2025
Meatpackers Marfrig, Minerva and Rio Maria lead the way in controlling the Amazon deforestation chainMeatpackers Marfrig, Minerva and Rio Maria lead the way in controlling the Amazon deforestation chain

Meatpackers Marfrig, Minerva and Rio Maria lead the way in controlling the Amazon deforestation chain

According to the Green Radar report, in 2024, out of the 146 companies assessed, 6 were classified as having a…

5 de February de 2025
Convictions for illegal deforestation grow, but only 5% result in compensation paid in the AmazonConvictions for illegal deforestation grow, but only 5% result in compensation paid in the Amazon

Convictions for illegal deforestation grow, but only 5% result in compensation paid in the Amazon

A survey of more than 3,500 lawsuits showed an increase in punishments, while payment of compensation is slow and there…

31 de January de 2025
Leading women from Pará to expand debate on climate change, gender and territoryLeading women from Pará to expand debate on climate change, gender and territory

Leading women from Pará to expand debate on climate change, gender and territory

A group made up of specialists from 23 different professions trained in the Sustainable Amazon Leadership Program (LIAS), run by…

28 de January de 2025
The Amazon ends 2024 with a 7% drop in deforestation, but a 497% increase in degradationThe Amazon ends 2024 with a 7% drop in deforestation, but a 497% increase in degradation

The Amazon ends 2024 with a 7% drop in deforestation, but a 497% increase in degradation

The degraded area increased due to burning, especially in August and September   In 2024, the Amazon rainforest had its…

24 de January de 2025
Partner organizations launch a new program for Indigenous Lands and Conservation Units in northern ParáPartner organizations launch a new program for Indigenous Lands and Conservation Units in northern Pará

Partner organizations launch a new program for Indigenous Lands and Conservation Units in northern Pará

The program is scheduled to last 15 years and will include local indigenous peoples and organizations, as well as contributing…

8 de November de 2024
Tracing Anti-deforestation Enforcement in the Brazilian Amazon (MITGOV/LAB)Tracing Anti-deforestation Enforcement in the Brazilian Amazon (MITGOV/LAB)

Tracing Anti-deforestation Enforcement in the Brazilian Amazon (MITGOV/LAB)

A Q&A with Clemente Sanchez, MIT PhD Candidate in Political Science and MIT GOV/LAB Graduate Fellow, about his field research…

21 de October de 2024
Accumulated deforestation by September has passed 9,000 km² in 2022, the worst mark in 15 yearsAccumulated deforestation by September has passed 9,000 km² in 2022, the worst mark in 15 years

Accumulated deforestation by September has passed 9,000 km² in 2022, the worst mark in 15 years

Forest degradation caused by burning and logging increased nearly fivefold in September   From January to September, the area of…

18 de October de 2022
Almost 40% of logging in the Amazon is illegal, shows an unprecedented studyAlmost 40% of logging in the Amazon is illegal, shows an unprecedented study

Almost 40% of logging in the Amazon is illegal, shows an unprecedented study

An area equivalent to the city of São Paulo had irregular logging in just one year, 15% within indigenous lands…

30 de September de 2022
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon grows almost 70%, and reaches the worst February in 15 yearsDeforestation in the Brazilian Amazon grows almost 70%, and reaches the worst February in 15 years

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon grows almost 70%, and reaches the worst February in 15 years

Devastated area hit 303 km² in the month, the second consecutive growth this year   One year after achieving the…

18 de March de 2022