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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
eyesonindonesia Introduction Amsterdam, March 2nd, 2025 – In a groundbreaking development, Alef Aeronautics, a California-based company, has unveiled its revolutionary flying car, the Alef Model A. This innovative vehicle is designed to transform urban transportation by offering vertical takeoff and landing capabilities, making it a game-changer in the world of mobility. Vertical Takeoff: A Marvel…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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.…
Read more
eyesonindonesia Amsterdam, February 23rd, 2025 – In a recent YouTube video, renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs raises a thought-provoking question: Is the United States overreacting to China’s economic rise? Sachs highlights that China has not been involved in a war for over 40 years, while the U.S. appears to be preparing for a potential conflict with China.…
Read more
eyesonindonesia Solid-State Batteries: The Next Big Thing Amsterdam, February 3rd, 2025 – One of the most promising innovations in EV battery technology is the development of solid-state batteries. Unlike traditional lithium-ion batteries that use liquid electrolytes, solid-state batteries use solid electrolytes. This change offers several advantages, including increased safety, as they are less prone to…
Read more
Paving the Way for Cleaner Air in Jakarta eyesonindonesia A Bold Move Towards Sustainability In a groundbreaking initiative, Bluebird Group, Indonesia’s largest taxi operator, has launched a new fleet of electric taxis, featuring models from BYD and Tesla. This bold move, announced on Earth Day, April 22, marks a significant step towards sustainable transportation in…
Read more
