Representatives from favelas in 42 countries are discussing solutions to their problems. The idea is to collect proposals and present them at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro in November.
Following the court's ruling, São Mateus, Linhares, Aracruz, Serra, and Conceição da Barra have been officially recognized as impacted by the environmental disaster.
Long periods of drought or heavy rainfall are taking indigenous leaders across all five Brazilian regions by surprise. Climate change is having an impact on production in the countryside.
The perpetrators of violence in land conflicts include farmers (31.2%), businessmen (19.7%), the federal government (11.2%), land grabbers (9%), and state governments (8.3%).
The number of people facing severe food and nutritional insecurity in Brazil fell from 33.1 mi in 2022 to 8.7 mi in 2023—from 15.5% of the population to 4.1%.
The value represents 50% of the extra dividends for 2023. The decision was approved Thursday, when shareholders once again deliberated on remuneration for last year.
Local production could improve nutrition in urban centers. Researches explain, "When food is cultivated near consumers, it can lead to reduced transportation and marketing expenses, resulting in lower final prices.