MARINA SILVA

Germany announced on Monday that it would make 204 million euros ($222 million) available for environmental policies in Brazil

Germany announced on Monday that it would make 204 million euros ($222 million) available for environmental policies in Brazil.

Brazil’s environment minister, Marina Silva, said the country’s new government faces a two-track project: One to “regain lost time” and the other to “advance the climate agenda further.”

The 77-year-old takes power as his predecessor Bolsonaro leaves the country to avoid the ceremony.

Brazil’s President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has appointed Amazon activist Marina Silva as environment minister

Brazil´s President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced Thursday that Amazon activist Marina Silva will be the country´s next minister of environment.

Brazil’s president-elect has pledged to halt deforestation in the Amazon. He can’t do it alone.

Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is promising to combat deforestation when he assumes office on Jan. 1.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva speaks out about deforestation and the weakness of global institutions before his speech at the COP27 climate summit.

Marina Silva, a former environmental minister, has a message for the U.N. climate summit: Brazil is back when it comes to protecting the Amazon, the largest rainforest in the world that is crucial to staving off the worst effects of climate change

Marina Silva, a former environmental minister, has a message for the U.N. climate summit: Brazil is back when it comes to protecting the Amazon, the largest rainforest in the world that is crucial to staving off the worst effects of climate change.

If Luis Inácio Lula da Silva keeps his campaign promises to safeguard the Amazon rainforest, Brazil could have a major impact on the global fight against climate change.

Brazil’s former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has published an open letter to evangelicals aimed at countering claims he would persecute their faith

The pro-development party of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro gained significant strength in Congress in national elections Sunday.

September has come and gone, marking another painful milestone for the world’s largest rainforest

September has come and gone, marking another painful milestone for the world's largest rainforest.

Like other Brazilians, residents of the Amazon will elect governors and lawmakers in general elections in October

Like other Brazilians, residents of the Amazon will elect governors and lawmakers in general elections in October.

Brazilians go to the polls in October, and they´ll have a choice between reelecting Jair Bolsonaro, or bringing back former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has laid out his campaign platform, including a pledge for zero deforestation initiatives and appeals to moderates as seeks to unseat Jair Bolsonaro in the October election