Brazil-UK cooperation on satellite to monitor global forests
18 July 2008
The Brazilian satellite Amazonia-1, set to play an
important role in detecting and tackling deforestation,
will be equipped with a British-made high-resolution
camera. Read
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Brazilian ethanol far ahead in reducing CO2 emissions - OECD
17 July 2008
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development has emphasized the difference between
sugarcane ethanol and biofuels made from corn, wheat or
sugar beet in terms of reducing greenhouse-gas
emissions. Read
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Brazil-UK joint statement on world trade
10 July 2008
At the G8 summit in Japan, Brazil and the UK have
issued a joint statement on the current world trade
negotiations. Read
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President hails progress towards Millennium Development Goals
08 July 2008
President Lula says the recent statistics on child
malnutrition and mortality are further evidence that
Brazil is 'on the right path'. Read
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Social policies shown to benefit women and children
04 July 2008
A recent survey has highlighted changes in the rates of
malnutrition, mortality and fertility in Brazil.
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Invitation to tender for dredging of Brazilian ports
03 July 2008
Foreign companies are being invited to tender for the
dredging and maintenance of various ports. Read
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Brazil concerned by Zimbabwe political situation
27 June 2008
The Brazilian government looks forward to a return to
normality, and to elections free from any form of
pressure and coercion. Read
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Brazilian physicist receives environmental award
26 June 2008
José Goldemberg has received the Blue Planet Prize for
his contribution to the development of clean sources of
energy. Read
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Tough stance on illegal cattle grazing in Amazon
25 June 2008
Government officials have begun seizing cattle that are
grazing illegally in protected areas of the Amazon
region. Read
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New environmental initiatives in Amazon
07 June 2008
The Brazilian government has announced new measures to
combat illegal deforestation and promote sustainable
development in the Amazon region. Read
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Further recognition for Brazil's approach to AIDS
06 June 2008
A report by the World Health Organization, UNAIDS and
UNICEF has noted the impact of Brazil's commitment to
providing free, universal access to AIDS drugs.
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President Lula rejects biofuels accusations
05 June 2008
The Brazilian president has described attempts to link
the rise in global food prices to increased ethanol
production as a 'smokescreen' created by major
producers of non-renewable energy. Read
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Co-operative boosts rural economy with hydro-power
29 May 2008
The world’s leading green energy prize announced that
Cooperativa Regional de Electrificação Rural do Alto
Uruguai Ltda (CRERAL), a regional electrification
co-operative operating in Erechim, South Brazil, is one
of the pioneering renewable energy projects that will
receive a prize of up to £20,000. Read
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Mercosur and EU hold summit in Peru
17 May 2008
EU representatives and the heads of state of the
Mercosur countries have renewed their commitment to
strengthening their political, economic and commercial
relations. Read
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Brazil achieves 'investment grade'
01 May 2008
On 30 April the influential credit-rating agency
Standard & Poor's promoted Brazil to investment
grade, reflecting the increasingly secure environment
the country offers to foreign investors. Read
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