Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) in Brazil
The safety of mineral tailings dams has become a prominent concern in recent years, especially following incidents of dam failures that have caused significant environmental and human damage. A recent public hearing titled “Safety and Risk Prevention of Mineral Tailings Read More …
The Brazilian Federal Government has invited proposals for the construction of the national Climate Plan. The call for proposals aims to gather comprehensive strategies from various stakeholders to formulate an effective and inclusive climate policy that aligns with the Paris Read More …
As the world faces unprecedented changes in climate patterns, the need to reassess and strengthen infrastructure standards has become increasingly urgent. A recent initiative by the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovations (MCTI) in Brazil highlights the critical importance of Read More …
Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply (MAPA) has established the Thematic Chamber for Agricultural Risk Management to bolster the agricultural sector against environmental and climatic challenges. This initiative reflects the country’s commitment to addressing the pressing issues of climate Read More …
The Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) has dismantled a clandestine airstrip used for illegal mining in the Yanomami Indigenous Territory. This decisive action, which took place in May 2024, underscores the ongoing efforts to combat environmental Read More …
Recent data released by the Brazilian Ministry of Environment (MMA) indicates a decrease in deforestation within the Amazon rainforest. According to the National Institute for Space Research (INPE), the consolidated deforestation rate for the Amazon biome in 2023 (referencing August Read More …
In recent days, Rio Grande do Sul, a southern state in Brazil, has experienced extreme rainfall. Meteorologists from the National Center for Natural Disaster Monitoring and Alerts (Cemaden) and the National Institute for Space Research (Inpe), both research institutions affiliated Read More …
The Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) is actively engaged in the 4th round of international negotiations aimed at addressing plastic pollution, including its impact on marine ecosystems. This crucial event, known as INC-4, is organized by the United Nations and focuses on developing Read More …
The Brazilian Ministry of the Environment (MMA) has embarked on the development of the National Strategy for Urban Organic Waste, aiming to prevent food waste, promote composting, and encourage organic waste recycling. This initiative is poised to reduce methane emissions, Read More …
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) in Brazil has been adopting a strategic approach to combat fraud and crimes involving agrochemicals. This strategy focuses on the decapitalization of criminal organizations involved in the smuggling or counterfeiting of chemical and Read More …