Back home from COP 27 for a few hours, I feel the urge to write down what is going through my head about this experience. By Jessica Cuel – Despite the hours of training, the in-depth readings and the psychological preparation, nothing can prepare you for the whirlwind of experiences and emotions that a first […]Read More
The Declaration of the peoples at COP27. – The People’s Plenary at COP27 aroused great emotion. Coordinated by a representative of Egyptian civil society and preceded by a few moments of meditation and prayer of some native peoples, the assembly was an opportunity to present the “Declaration for climate justice” by the main non-governmental organizations […]Read More
Global leaders and entities launch open letter for further action against climate disinformation campaigns. By Daniele Savietto – One of the great evils of our century is fighting the orchestrated networks of disinformation that are increasingly circulating and affecting all crucial points of our life in society, such as the democratic rule of law, adherence […]Read More
Brazil President-elect joined global leaders at COP27 and addressed those who insist on believing in an environmentally just future. By Daniele Savietto – The newly elected president, Lula, arrived at the COP and has already moved everyone who believes that the spaces of power can still be occupied by those who seek fair solutions to […]Read More
In 48 out of 55 African nations, oil, gas and coal companies are exploring or developing new fossil reserves, building new fossil infrastructure By Moisés Araújo – At the COP27, Urgewald, Stop EACOP, Oilwatch Africa, Africa Coal Network and 33 further African NGOs released the Report “Who is Financing Fossil Fuel Expansion in Africa?”. According […]Read More
The urgency of these themes was the focus of the press conference with Brazilian native nations. By Daniele Savietto – While many people are marching for the need for more concrete actions that can combat climate change, leaders of native peoples have come together in a movement to draw attention to two focal points at […]Read More
A fund between Brazil and Colombia is proposed to tackle deforestation in the Amazon. Vice-President of Colombia highlighted the importance of developed countries, the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases, implementing an energy transition to non-polluting sources. Text and Image: Pedro Borges | Editing: Elias Santana Malê, Alma Preta Translation: Daniele Savietto – Francia Márquez, vice […]Read More
Bolsonaro government will not hold debates on indigenous people and quilombolas at the COP. Official government space will have discussions focused on decarbonization and on success stories from industry and agribusiness. Text: Pedro Borges | Editing: Elias Santana Malê, Alma Preta | Image: Marcelo Camargo/Agência Brasil Translation: Daniele Savietto – The federal government’s agenda at […]Read More
A panel that took place last Friday (11), brought together South Africa, the Dominican Republic and Brazil to discuss the issue of gender in a fair and inclusive way in the next NDCs. By Teresa Xavier Translation by Álvaro Samuel – This sentence, spoken by the moderator of the official event about how to integrate […]Read More
By Estefane Galvão, Engajamundo – Engajamundo is participating in the 27th COP with 19 young people from 4 regions of Brazil. I, Estefane Galvão from the North region (Alter do Chão), had an accident a few days before the trip and sprained my foot. Now, I need to use a wheelchair here at the COP. […]Read More
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