In a talk series, filmmaker David Schurmann and the Azerbaijani ambassador to Brasília warned about global warming, pollution, and the topics under discussion at COP29 to be held in Baku.
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Industry group Fiergs estimates a slump in exports spurred by the impacts of the floods based on previous predictions for the year. Agriculture lobby Farsul indicates a negative impact on food production, and meatpacker lobby ABPA logged an 11% decline in poultry exports from the Rio Grande do Sul state in May but already points to a recovery.
The 2025 cycle is open for submissions until June. The prize accepts submissions in multiple languages, including Portuguese, and has increased its funds from USD 3.6 million to USD 5.9 million.
In his visit to Ethiopia, the Brazilian president participated in event on climate finance for agriculture and food security.
On a visit to Brasília, United Arab Emirates International Cooperation minister of state Reem Al Hashimy said Brazil-UAE relations are strategic and her delegation is exploring the opportunities the Latin American country has to offer. She expects a broad participation of Brazilians at COP28 in Dubai.
Droughts and frosts affected the productivity of coffee plantations in the region of the largest coffee cooperative in Brazil, Cooxupé. According to the entity’s president, logistical issues could also hamper shipments in 2023.
Brazil’s president made a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in up to 40% by 2030. The Summit precedes the 26th Climate Change Conference, COP26, to be held in Scotland. Saudi Arabia also took part in the meeting that brought together some 40 leaders.
Research program of the Arab country supports projects that study how to enhance rain volume and frequency in a desert region.
The country was set to host the UN Climate Conference summit next year, but backtracked due to ‘fiscal and budget constraints’ and to the ‘transition process to the newly-elected administration’.
The country wishes to host the UN Climate Change Conference in November of next year.
