Not only Oil & Gas eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 23 August 2023 — An effort by Suriname to secure payment for its own forest cover – with a potential assist from recently discovered offshore oil and gas – is well on its way. The country is currently sizzling and we’re not only talking about the outside temperature. Transition finance is…
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9-year Bond for funding reforestation in [ Brazilian ] Amazonia eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, August 17th, 2024– The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), a leading arm of the World Bank, has issued a 9-year bond worth USD 225 million. This bond supports carbon removal by funding reforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest. Unlocking the World Bank’s Carbon Removal Bond Jorge Familiar, Vice…
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Example for the rest of the World eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, August 10th, 2024– In Oslo, Norway is working for a new legally binding and global agreement against marine plastic litter and plastic pollution under the auspices of the UN Environment Assembly. The Nordic country believes that a central obligation in a new agreement is that all countries should prepare national…
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byLiz Kimbrough A larger portion of the Amazonian region might be under protection or potentially conserved than official records indicate, according to a new study published in the journal One Earth. A team of international researchers found that more than 40% of land across the nine Amazonian countries is under some form of conservation management, significantly higher than…
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Doesn’t really work out ( yet ) Trying to halt damaging climate change is a pair of ideas: decarbonise electricity and electrify the economy. But this is not working out well. In fact it’s going bad, So, how is it going? Badly, is the answer. eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, July 4th 2024–The question is if things will change…
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eyesonsuriname 1. Understanding Regenerative Agriculture Regenerative agriculture, a transformative approach to farming, seeks to restore ecosystems and enhance soil health. Unlike conventional practices, which often degrade soil quality, regenerative methods focus on holistic principles that benefit both farmers and the environment1. 2. Key Strategies for Soil Health Minimal Tillage and Cover Crops In contrast to…
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A Cleaner Future for All is possible. eyesonthephilippines Amsterdam, 14 June 2024– With its breathtaking natural beauty and vibrant communities, the Philippines faces a growing crisis that threatens its environment and well-being: plastic waste pollution. In recent years, the archipelago has witnessed a surge in plastic waste, from urban centres to remote beaches. In this document we’ll…
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Navigating Challenges and Opportunities eyesonsuriname 1. Introduction The global waste trade, driven by economic globalization, has significant implications for our planet’s climate. As countries exchange waste materials, both hazardous and non-hazardous, we must recognize the delicate balance between economic growth and environmental sustainability. 2. The Environmental Impact 2.1 Carbon Footprint Around 20–30% of global COâ‚‚…
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eyesonsuriname Introduction Bio-inputs, which include technologies based on microbiomes or microorganisms, hold immense promise for sustainable agriculture in South America. These alternatives aim to reduce reliance on fossil-based inputs while enhancing productivity and environmental sustainability. In this article, we explore the adoption of bio-inputs in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, highlighting challenges and opportunities. The Promise…
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eyesonsuriname Today I took a very different tour here in Rio de Janeiro: I visited “The Maze”, a place best known by local Brazilians. “The Maze” is located on Morro Tavares Bastos, a pacified favela located in the Catete neighborhood in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro / Brazil. The whole place is decorated…
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