In 2023, Amazon deforestation rates declined after years of record-breaking losses, thanks to efforts led by Brazil and Colombia. However, these gains are fragile, and anti-deforestation efforts show signs of weakening, with persistent risks of a tipping point, argues Robert Muggah, Co-Founder of the Igarapé Institute.
ALX LEADS YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT CHARGE WITH ACCESSIBLE, AWARD-WINNING TECH EDUCATIONUpsides of Social Media MarketingIn 2023, Amazon deforestation rates declined after years of record-breaking losses, thanks to efforts led by Brazil and Colombia. However, these gains are fragile, and anti-deforestation efforts show signs of weakening, with persistent risks of a tipping point, argues Robert Muggah, Co-Founder of the Igarapé Institute.
Environmental crime is gaining more attention from decision-makers, law enforcement, and civil society, leading to increased media coverage and public commitments. Despite this, interventions remain fragmented, with inconsistent political backing and funding, writes Muggah. The issue of environmental crime has started to generate more widespread and sustained attention from decision-makers, law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, civil society groups, and even entrepreneurs and investors. Groups ofhave likewise stepped up reporting on the issue, including the shadowy criminal networks and complicit political and economic actors fueling soaring criminality.
The scope, scale, and complexity of environmental crime across the Amazon Basin necessitate a commensurate response. There are signs that some of these measures may be generating positive impacts, at least in the short term. In addition to marked reductions in deforestation across Brazil, IBAMAa more than 100 percent increase in penalties related to environmental crime in 2023 compared to the 2019-2022 period.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Collective effort monitors Amazon wildlife in heavily logged Brazil stateIndigenous communities, the government and civil society organizations are working to identify the status and whereabouts of animals in one of the most deforested states of the Brazilian Amazon.
Read more »
Africa: Death Penalty 2023 - Africa's Executions Triple as Global Toll SoarsPress Release - Spike in recorded executions in Iran leads to highest number of recorded executions since 2015 In sub-Saharan Africa, recorded executions more than tripled and recorded death sentences increased by 66% Somalia was the only country known to have carried out executions in the...
Read more »
IHS Towers Publishes 2023 Sustainability ReportIHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) (“IHS Towers”) group, one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count, has today published its 2023 Sustainability Report.
Read more »
Axis partner receives Best Perimeter Solutions Project 2023 awardiOCO’s solutions offer thermal imagery with AI analytics that create a proactive ecosystem that provides early warning and deterrents.
Read more »
PSL announces nominees for 2023-24 PSL Awards - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business,Premier Soccer League has announced the nominees for the 2023-24 PSL Awards.
Read more »
2023-24 DStv Premiership final day permutationsMamelodi Sundowns are already Champions, they will be looking for a win to take them to 76 points which will be the most number of points accumulated by any team in the PSL Era since the league was formed in 1996-97.
Read more »