Brazil Backs Down And Announces Participation in UN Climate Event
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Seven days after announcing that it was canceling its participation,...
May 20, 2019Topic
Ricardo Salles
Brazil’s Environment Minister Blasts Activist Chico Mendes
Brazil’s Environment Minister, Ricardo Salles, is once again in the hot seat after calling one of the country’s top environmental...
February 13, 2019
Brazil’s Environment Minister Toughens Stance with NGOs
After widespread criticism Brazil’s Ministry of Environment has backed down from the decision to suspend all agreements and partnerships with...
January 17, 2019 Brazil’s New Environment Minister Both Criticized and Praised
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The announcement of the nomination of Ricardo Salles over...
December 11, 2018