Participating €15 million in Brazilian Fund eyesonbrasil Amsterdam March 14th 2025– Ireland has joined as the eighth donor to Brazil’s Amazon Fund, contributing € 15 million, it was reported Thursday. The fund, managed by Brazil’s National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES), supports conservation, monitoring, and sustainable development in the Amazon and has financed 123…
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Avenida Liberdade eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, March 13th 2025–As Brazilian authorities prepare for the upcoming COP30 climate summit in November in Belém, constructing a new four-lane highway – Avenida Liberdade – through the protected Amazon rainforest has sparked controversy. The structure seeks to ease traffic for the expected 50,000 attendees, including world leaders. But it has led…
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In Rio de Janeiro, Next July eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, 4 March 2025–Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva invited Mexico, Colombia, and Uruguay to participate in the upcoming BRICS summit in July in Rio de Janeiro. The bloc, which includes Brazil, China, and India, represents 40% of the world’s population. The summit will focus on reducing…
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Planned Until 2023 eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, 26 sept. 2025– Conabio, Brazil’s National Biodiversity Commission, has established new national biodiversity targets for the period 2025 to 2030 and recommended a new set of measures for the National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAP), pursuant to the Dec. 2022 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), of which the South American country…
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Transition in Brazil eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, 25 feb 2025– Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva pointed out that his country, Brazil, would rely on fossil fuels to finance the transition to clean energy. He made those remarks during a contract signing ceremony with Transpetro and oil companies Rio Grande and Mac Laren. He also underlined that the…
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eyesonindonesia A New Chapter for Indonesia in BRICS Amsterdam, February 24th, 2025 – Indonesia’s entry into the BRICS bloc in January 2025 marked a significant milestone in its diplomatic journey. As the first Southeast Asian nation to join BRICS, Indonesia has injected fresh energy into the coalition, extending its reach into the dynamic Southeast Asian region.…
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eyesonindonesia Amsterdam, January 21st, 2025 – As the world watches the inauguration of Donald Trump, Brazil finds itself in the throes of a political crisis that has left many of its leading figures on edge. The return of Trump to the presidency has emboldened far-right movements globally, and Brazil is no exception. This article delves…
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eyesonindonesia A Vision for Seamless Transactions Amsterdam, January 14th, 2025 – Indonesia’s recent induction into the BRICS consortium marks a significant milestone in its economic journey. As the country strengthens its ties with fellow emerging economies, one innovation stands out as a beacon of potential: Brazil’s Pix system. Known for its instantaneous and free bank…
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eyesonindonesia Amsterdam, January 10th, 2025 – Brazil’s government confirmed Monday that Indonesia had joined the BRICS bloc as a full member, making it the first country to do so this year. The alliance now has the fourth largest population on the planet, with the new partner’s 284 million inhabitants making it the 10th largest economy…
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eyesonindonesia Strengthening Economic Ties Amsterdam, January 8th, 2025 – Indonesia’s entry into the BRICS bloc marks a significant milestone in its economic journey. As the largest economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia’s inclusion in BRICS is expected to bolster its economic growth and enhance its global standing. The BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—represent…
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