COP16 conference comes as observers say violent groups have weaponised deforestation
President Lula’s government is ramping up action against criminals operating in the vast Yanomami indigenous reserve
Scientists say El Niño weather phenomenon was not significant influence on extreme heat and water scarcity
Surge in destruction of plant life for farming sullies country’s successes in protecting Amazon rainforest
Comments contrast with government plan to become major crude exporter by 2029
Brasília will use climate summit to push for creation of fund to reward preservation of areas such as the Amazon
Unprecedented dry spell plunges residents into crisis and highlights threats to rainforest’s role as carbon sink
Brazilian president had aimed to persuade neighbours to agree to halt illegal destruction of forests by 2030
Brussels aims to boost Latin America ties but struggles to resolve environmental spat with Brazil and Argentina
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Tree cover the size of Switzerland destroyed globally last year with Brazil top of the list for largest decline
Companies are replanting millions of hectares and generating revenue through carbon credit sales
Fund for beef and soy farmers who protect rainforest struggles to make loans as planned
New leftwing government has pledged to end deforestation of Amazon by end of decade
President-elect greeted at UN summit with chants of his name from supporters
Technology makes farming in developed areas more sustainable but rainforest destruction has been soaring
Possible change of government prompts further land grab by criminal logging gangs, say campaigners
Leftwing government launches crackdown on illegal clearances to tackle destruction of rainforest
Murders of British journalist and Brazilian researcher show crime is festering and hindering the fight against deforestation
Brazilian police say fisherman confessed to murdering Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira
Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira disappeared deep inside the Amazon rainforest on Sunday
Brazil accounted for more than 40% of global tropical forest loss in 2021
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