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Brenda Brito

About the writer

Lawyer and PhD in Science of Law from Stanford University. Born and resident in Belém (Pará State), she is an associate researcher at Imazon, working for 18 years to improve environmental and land laws and policies for the conservation of the Amazon Rainforest.

A just transition in the Amazon" alt="
Opinion April 12, 2022

A just transition in the Amazon

We need to direct the aspirations and opportunities of a new labor market toward activities aligned with conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
By Brenda Brito
The climate “sofrência” era" alt="
Opinion March 8, 2022

The climate “sofrência” era

Everyone will suffer the impacts caused by climate change, but some groups are more vulnerable and tend to be harder hit. It is up to all of us to act.
By Brenda Brito via plenamata.eco
A century without learning the lesson" alt="
Opinion February 8, 2022

A century without learning the lesson

Brazil keeps repeating the recipe that historically resulted in advance of forest destruction: selling public land at low prices to its invaders.
By Brenda Brito via plenamata.eco
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Opinion January 11, 2022

Your vote is the most important action against the climate crisis

The 2022 elections will be key if we want a Brazil that values life, sustainability, and the proper management of the climate crisis in the years to come.
By Brenda Brito via plenamata.eco
The Christmas combo of destruction: steal land and get a license to deforest" alt="
Opinion December 13, 2021

The Christmas combo of destruction: steal land and get a license to deforest

Pressure is mounting for a vote in the last weeks of 2021 on bills that weaken environmental licensing rules and legalize land grabbing.
By Brenda Brito via plenamata.eco
COP26, Brazil and the charm of Cinderella" alt="
Opinion November 9, 2021

COP26, Brazil and the charm of Cinderella

The Senate scheduled for the last day of COP26 a public hearing about Bills that go in the opposite direction of Brazil's commitments in the conference. The carriage taken to Glasgow could turn into a pumpkin.
By Brenda Brito via plenamata.eco
Can state governments fight deforestation on federal lands?" alt="
Opinion October 12, 2021

Can state governments fight deforestation on federal lands?

The cancellation of illegal rural environmental registries (CARs) overlapping with state and federal protected areas is a concrete action that Amazonian state governments need to prioritize to combat deforestation and land grabbing
By Brenda Brito via plenamata.eco
The Fate of Amazon is in the Senate’s Hands" alt="
Opinion September 10, 2021

The Fate of Amazon is in the Senate’s Hands

Two bills in Congress pave the way for privatization of public forests and must be rejected if we want to conserve Brazil's greatest environmental heritage.
By Brenda Brito via plenamata.eco

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