In his first few weeks at the helm of Brazil, Bolsonaro has confirmed his intentions to drastically reduce preservation of the Amazon to boost economic activities, especially industrial agriculture.
Brazil: Bolsonaro’s threat to the Amazon
By Heriberto Araújo /
Energy & Environment
Latin American and Caribbean countries are competing to host the 2019 UN climate talks. That’s good news for the region and the world
By Guy Edwards & Isabel Cavelier /
Since the incoming government of Jair Bolsonaro backed out of Brazil’s plan to host the COP25 meetings next year, five Latin American and Caribbean countries—Barbados, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Jamaica—have stepped up.
Energy & Environment
Beyond the hurricanes: Cooperation on climate change in the Americas
By Guy Edwards /
Greater cooperation between countries, states, cities, the private sector and civil society in the U.S. and Latin America can play a vital role in making the hemisphere more secure by improving resilience to climate change.
Brazil and the Southern Cone
Environmental protection in the Americas
A breakdown of domestic performance and adherence to international treaties in the hemisphere.
Energy & Environment
Protecting the environment without the U.S.
By Teresa Kramarz /
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The Trump administration’s decision to abandon the Paris Agreement was no surprise. The world, U.S. cities, and U.S. businesses are already moving on, with or without DC’s leadership.
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Can Latin American and Caribbean nations and Canada convince the U.S. not to ditch the Paris Agreement?
By Guy Edwards /
The Americas has a lot at stake in the U.S. remaining in the Paris Agreement. Latin America and Caribbean countries and Canada should convince it to do so.
Energy & Environment
How President Trump’s threat to torpedo U.S. climate policies puts Latin America at risk
By Guy Edwards /
If President Trump abandons the global fight against climate change, it could leave Latin America more vulnerable to the effects of climate change and governments politically exposed.
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A giant step forward for Latin America: The Paris Agreement on climate change
By Guy Edwards /
The entry into force of the Paris Agreement this week provides an opportunity for Latin America to capitalize on its advantages in renewable energy. But only if policy and investment line up with the agreement’s ambitious goals.