Visiting the Picturesque Parks and Gardens of Rio de Janeiro
The city of Rio is famous for its many natural wonders, but its parks and gardens are also well worth...
April 9, 2019Topic
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Rio’s River Conservation Program Revived with Community Education
The first rivers to be targeted will be the Carioca, which flows from Tijuca National Park, through Flamengo and into...
April 26, 2018
Where to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Rio de Janeiro
It's time for green draught beer and Irish traditions in Rio, where St. Patrick's Day will be celebrated with parties,...
March 14, 2018
Brazil Coffee Exports Up in Volume, Down in Revenues: Daily
Coffee exports in Brazil registered an increase of 9.9 percent in volume during the 2013/2014 season, but declined by 11.6...
July 14, 2014
Outcome Unclear as Rio+20 Ends: Daily
The Rio+20 Outcome Document has been approved with a general “renewing of commitment” to sustainable development, greener economies and the...
June 23, 2012
Protests Pressure Rio+20 Leaders: Daily
A number of different protests have taken place around Rio de Janeiro as the Rio+20 Summit nears its climax.
June 22, 2012
Rousseff Urges More Rio+20 Funds: Daily
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has used her speech at Rio+20 to call on developed nations to contribute more funds to...
June 21, 2012
UN Rio+20 High-Level Summit Begins
The UN’s Rio+20 Conference on Sustainable Development reaches its most important stage as the High-Level Summit gets underway, following months...
June 19, 2012
Businesses Vital to Rio+20 Success
The agreement and participation of the private sector has been a key ingredient at the UN’s milestone Rio+20 Conference on...
June 19, 2012