French Group invests in Brazil eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, 24 september 2024 — Nestled between one of the Americas largest cities, São Paulo, and the Atlantic Ocean, the Port of Santos is a sprawling port that continues to grow. It is the second busiest container port in Latin America after Panama’s Port of Colón and acts as the…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, September 22nd, 2024 – Suriname, a small country on the northeastern coast of South America, boasts one of the most pristine and biodiverse rainforests in the world. Covering approximately 80% of the country’s land area, this tropical haven remains largely untouched by human activity1. The rainforest’s untouched nature allows it to serve as…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, September 22nd, 2024 – Christiana Figueres, a key architect of the Paris Climate Agreement, speaks with a sense of “stubborn optimism” about our ability to tackle climate change1. This landmark agreement, adopted in 2015, aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C, ideally to 1.5°C, compared to pre-industrial levels1. For developing countries,…
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Risk Mitigation the eyesproject Amsterdam, 21 September 2024– When it comes to climate change, less developed and poorer countries, mostly in the Global South face a double set back: Not only do they experience some of the worst impacts of global warming, they then struggle to access the big sums of money needed for climate solutions because of risk-shy investors. …
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, September 20th, 2024 – Who runs the world? Political scientist Ian Bremmer argues it’s not as simple as it used to be. With some eye-opening questions about the nature of leadership, he asks us to consider the impact of the evolving global order and our choices as participants in the future of democracy.
PROUD GLOBAL EXAMPLE eyesonindonesia Amsterdam, 19 september 2024 –The amazing waste problem in Indonesia is about tore-start a final solution. PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG) has carried out beach cleanup and mangrove-planting activities with community members at Desa Muara Teluk Naga, Banten, continuing its flagship social impact program, Be Green, in Indonesia for the second…
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eyesonsuriname One of Lee Kuan Yew’s most pivotal decisions was to establish a strong, corruption-free government. Recognizing that corruption could undermine the nation’s progress, he implemented strict anti-corruption laws and created institutions like the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) to enforce them1. This commitment to integrity and transparency attracted foreign investment and built trust among…
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Offers Sandinista Fighters theeyesproject Amsterdam, 11 september 2024– Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega offered his Venezuelan colleague Nicolás Maduro the help of his “Sandinista fighters” in case of civil war in the South American country, where the opposition insists on not admitting the National Electoral Council’s (CNE) announcement that the incumbent had been reelected on July…
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the eyesproject Amsterdam, 11 september 2024– According to the Brazilian News Agency Agencia Brasil, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced the intention to create a National Climate Authority. The new agency’s mission would be to deal with extreme natural phenomena. Lula made these remarks in Manaus before dozens of environmental experts, as 61 of…
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eyesonsuriname Pim de la Parra, born in Paramaribo, Suriname, in 1940, is a name synonymous with groundbreaking cinema. His work has left an indelible mark on both Dutch and Surinamese film industries. Known for his unique storytelling and innovative techniques, de la Parra’s films often explore complex human emotions and societal issues. The Birth of…
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