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Paulo Artaxo

About the writer

Paulo Artaxo is a professor at USP's Institute of Physics, member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences (ABC), World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), and vice president of the Brazilian Society for the Progress of Science (SBPC).

To build the path of sustainability in the Amazon, Brazil has to overcome illegal activities" alt="
Opinion May 27, 2022

To build the path of sustainability in the Amazon, Brazil has to overcome illegal activities

No sustainable development strategy can be developed in the Amazon without respecting our country's Constitution and laws.
By Paulo Artaxo
New IPCC report: what we do with the Amazon will be critical for the planet" alt="
Opinion March 3, 2022

New IPCC report: what we do with the Amazon will be critical for the planet

Released this week, a new IPCC Report points out that tropical regions, such as Brazil will be particularly vulnerable. Amazon, Northeast, and agricultural production across the country will be strongly affected if the temperature rises above 1.5ºC.
By Paulo Artaxo via plenamata.eco
The Scientific Panel for Amazonia outlines the path to sustainable development" alt="
Opinion February 1, 2022

The Scientific Panel for Amazonia outlines the path to sustainable development

An unprecedented initiative in Brazil, the SPA brings together dozens of scientists who have made a complete diagnosis for the world's largest tropical forest. The priority: stop Amazon deforestation
By Paulo Artaxo via plenamata.eco
‘FRUTUROS tempos amazônicos’ exhibition reveals the Amazon of yesterday, today and tomorrow" alt="
Opinion January 4, 2022

‘FRUTUROS tempos amazônicos’ exhibition reveals the Amazon of yesterday, today and tomorrow

On display at the Museum do Amanhã, in Rio de Janeiro, the exhibition presents the complexity of this unique ecosystem that covers 60% of the brazilian territory, but is still unknown to many.
By Paulo Artaxo via plenamata.eco
The hidden emissions of forest degradation in the Amazon" alt="
Opinion November 30, 2021

The hidden emissions of forest degradation in the Amazon

Fire and slash-and-burn emissions impact forest health in regions far from where the burning and deforestation occurred. A study begins to measure this effect.
By Paulo Artaxo via plenamata.eco
Glasgow Pact Does Not Reflect Urgency of Climate Crisis" alt="
Opinion November 17, 2021

Glasgow Pact Does Not Reflect Urgency of Climate Crisis

Few are pleased by the final document produced at COP26. It is ambiguous in several aspects and it sets the world astray from the goal of keeping the temperature increase below 1.5ºC.
By Paulo Artaxo via plenamata.eco
Who will foot the bill for climate change adaptation?" alt="
Opinion November 16, 2021

Who will foot the bill for climate change adaptation?

Creating global governance and a legal system that can charge companies and governments for climate collapse was not a priority at the summit.
By Paulo Artaxo via plenamata.eco
What Brazil has to gain from COP26’s zero deforestation goal by 2030" alt="
Opinion November 10, 2021

What Brazil has to gain from COP26’s zero deforestation goal by 2030

Zeroing deforestation is perfectly possible and will bring immediate benefits to Brazil and the world. However, the state, municipal, and federal governments need to act together with the judiciary and Congress for this commitment to be effective.
By Paulo Artaxo via plenamata.eco
If the Amazon were a country, it would be the 9th largest emitter of greenhouse gases" alt="
Opinion November 4, 2021

If the Amazon were a country, it would be the 9th largest emitter of greenhouse gases

Deforestation is responsible for almost 40% of Brazil's emissions, which increased by 9.5% in 2020 according to a SEEG report.
By Paulo Artaxo via plenamata.eco
What to expect from the COP26 resolutions" alt="
Opinion November 2, 2021

What to expect from the COP26 resolutions

The transition to a low-carbon economy involves structural changes that require a new governance system. This is one of the most important points of the Climate Summit.
By Paulo Artaxo via plenamata.eco

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