The Social Progress Index, now used by the European Commission, considers social and environmental indicators to measure a country’s success…
To Edilberto Poggi, the issue isn’t whether to stop the illegal deforestation of the Amazon and better manage the land resources—the need…
The tool, in a beta version, will be launched this week and the intention is to apply it in up…
Global Forest Watch, a mapping platform supported by Google, is using technology to keep a closer eye on the planet’s…
Bolivia perdió 1 millón 820.000 hectáreas de bosques por efectos de la deforestación en el periodo 2000 y 2010, señaló…
By Kelly April Tyrrell Soybeans grow near a forested area in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso. Under the Soy Moratorium,…
Although Brazilian environmental law imposes more restrictions on land-use change by private landowners in riparian forests than in non-riparian forest…
Taxing underutilized land in the Amazon could conserve forests, boost productivity, and alleviate poverty, argues study. Cracking down on tax…
The make up of Brazil's new legislative body will have a big impact on the world because of a surge…
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The conservation of Brazil's Amazon is threatened by the poor social conditions of its 24…