Brazil
Land Grabbing in Latin America
A special issue of the Canadian Journal of Development Studies introducing a previously under-explored geographic region into the emerging land grab literature. Available for free till end of May.
Public Debt, Regional Integration and The South Bank
The EU debt crisis foretells a more serious global debt crisis, caused by unlimited growth and the ongoing financial casino. Latin America's emerging financial and regional architecture offers hope for a new type of integration based on solidarity.
Durban’s greenwash outcome
The outcome of Durban is a disaster for global climate protection and the survival of millions.
Durban and the climate change deniers
The EU could play a valuable role in preventing another flawed climate deal if it neutralises the US and brings other ditherers on board while starting talks on future obligations for the emerging economies.
Social and environmental impacts of sugarcane production in Brazil
In this publication, data and recent analyses will be presented on the expansion of sugar cane monoculture for ethanol production in Brazil, and in particular on the monopolisation in the sector due to mergers and the takeover of production plants by foreign companies
Social and environmental impacts of sugarcane production in Brazil
Location
Invitation to public forum organized by Transnational Institute and Milieudefensie:
Social and environmental impacts of sugarcane production in Brazil “A monopoly in Ethanol Production in Brazil: The Cosan-Shell merger" with Maria Luisa Mendonca
14.00-16.30 at the TNI office
De wittenstraat 25, Amsterdam
The resistible rise of corporate power
The massive concentration and growth of corporate power poses a major threat to what remains of public services, highlighting the ever-deepening crisis of democracy, and the urgent need for people to reclaim the state.
When world recession knocks at the door it's time to change
Since economic growth dependent on fossil fuels cannot persist, we must challenge the financial market ideology which continues to take precedence over human well being and the evironment.
Can a Security Council "Coalition of the Unwilling" Defy Washington's Sanctions Crusade?
Renewed U.S. efforts to bring sanctions against Iran are more backlash for being snubbed in favour of a tripartite deal with Turkey and Brazil than they are about nuclear proliferation. A UN Security Council coalition may be able to block U.S. pressure for sanctions that would only punish Iranian civilians.
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