Many indigenous territories in Brazil have been burned by ranchers and loggers for years, though 2019’s fires are especially bad. Awá man Hemokomaá stands in his people’s forest after it was burned in 2010. [Read more…] about Indigenous leaders denounce Amazon fires
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Private sector climate change investments in Africa
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – The governments of Japan and Austria have approved a $1 million fund to strengthen the participation of the private sector in combating climate change. [Read more…] about Private sector climate change investments in Africa
Cyclone Idai Disaster Relief Football Tournament
Cyclone Idai Disaster Relief: Africa Energy Forum to host charity Football Tournament with Manchester United legends to raise thousands for victims of Cyclone Idai at one of Lisbon’s most iconic stadiums [Read more…] about Cyclone Idai Disaster Relief Football Tournament
Indigenous peoples Red January protests
31 January 2019 – Oscar winning actor Julie Christie joins Survival protesters outside Brazil’s Embassy in London, calling on Bolsonaro to stop Brazil’s genocide. Protests against the anti-indigenous policies of Brazil’s President Bolsonaro are occurring in Brazil and around the world to mark his first month in power. [Read more…] about Indigenous peoples Red January protests
Call for a low-carbon, climate-resilient future
Climate-resilient future – The OECD, UN Environment and World Bank Group today called on leaders of G20 countries to do more to enable a radical shift of investment into low-carbon, climate-resilient infrastructure as a way to limit the impact of climate change. [Read more…] about Call for a low-carbon, climate-resilient future