Brazil

Amazonia means many things to different people. Below is an overview of what Amazonia is, who lives here and why such large areas of it are being slashed and burned.

In Brazil, the Heinrich Böll Foundation works on the topics of socio-ecological justice, democracy, security and human rights, as well as gender democracy.

Do market-based instruments actually bring in that much money for nature conservation?

A compensation mechanism could provide countries with incentives to stop their deforestation and thus reduce emissions. However, this relatively simple economic solution remains controversial.

In an interview with Heinrich Böll Foundation Brasil, journalist Thamyra Thâmara, from Complexo do Alemão, speaks about the importance of digital media for popular communicators in the favelas–spaces which are stigmatized by the mainstream media and portrayed as impoverished and violent.

Beijing+20 - Desafios e conquistas das mulheres no Brasil - Fundação Heinrich Böll Brasil Watch on YouTube This external content requires your consent. Please note our privacy policy. The Heinrich-Böll-Foundation Brazil asked four female Experts from different generations to reflect the progress of women’s rights in Brazil since 1995.