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Brazil is the eighth largest emitter of greenhouse gases. Yet it has an unusual emissions profile, with 75 per cent emissions resulting from the fact that it houses one of the world's largest ecosystems: the Amazon.
(Photo credit: Greenpeace/Daniel Beltra)
Opinions and Analysis
Amazon trees worth more alive than dead
We should heed researchers' findings that ceasing deforestation in the Amazon could boost its climate change resilience, says Andrew Mitchell.
8 May 2009
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Source: BBC Online
Waving the REDD flag
Forests are valuable assets, and reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) should be prioritised, says Virgilio M. Viana.
Freer markets needed for biofuels
7 June 2007
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Source: Guardian Unlimited
Policy Briefs
Brazil & climate change: a country profile
Deforestation in the Amazon and strong renewable energy programmes make Brazil a unique player in global climate change discussions.
14 February 2007
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How biodiversity and climate change interact
Hannah Reid, Balakrishna Pisupati and Helen Baulch explore the inextricable links between biodiversity and climate, and explain why an integrated policy approach is required.
News and Features
Climate change and insect-borne disease: Facts and figures
Priya Shetty explains the links between climate change and insect-borne disease, and outlines priorities for developing country policymakers.
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Climate change — adapting is crucial too
Climate change is a reality in developing regions, who say the international community must not neglect better adaptation strategies.
4 September 2009
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Brazil gets green light for climate change fund
12 June 2009
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Information Services
Easier REDD than done
Designing a framework for reducing forest emissions that will live up to expectations will be hard
A climate for disease?
Will climate change worsen the burden of insect-borne disease? The scientific jury is still out
