G1: Deforestation is far from zero
The IPCC report, which states that a rise of 1.5°C to 2°C in global temperatures will occur this century if there is no large reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, was the subject of the world press last week. G1 article highlights: Brazil has not detailed targets for the Paris Agreement and deforestation is far from zero.
See report at: https://g1.globo.com/natureza/noticia/2021/08/09/aquecimento-global-brasil-nao-detalhou-metas-para-o-acordo-de-paris-e-desmatamento-esta-longe-de-zero.ghtml?utm_source=leadlovers&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=&utm_content=CURADORIA%200908%20-%2016082021%20Especial%20destaques%20do%20relatrio%20do%20IPCC
Repórter Brasil: BNDES finances beef companies that buy from deforested farms and use slave labour
Research by NGO Repórter Brasil shows that, despite the bank's internal by-laws forbidding the slaughter of animals in illegal areas, control is still lacking and contracts continue to be upheld
Institutions establish cooperation to ensure legality and sustainability of cattle ranching in Pará
Partnership between the Public Prosecutor’s Office, Amigos da Terra and Imaflora aims to create a committee to enforce and expand the commitments of this productive chain.
INFO BRIEF Nº. 1 - CATTLE-RANCHING IN THE AMAZON: THE FINE LINE BETWEEN LEGAL AND ILLEGAL
The document recognizes that progress has been made, but the implementation of monitoring, auditing and transparency in the beef chain needs to be increased.