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President Joe Biden spoke today with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil to continue joint efforts on priority global and regional issues to our two countries.

Presidents Joseph Biden of the United States and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil Wednesday discussed climate change during a telephone conversation in which a face-to-face meeting between the two leaders next year was also considered.

The US president is said to have agreed with the concerns voiced by his Brazilian counterpart, and acknowledged the responsibilities of developed countries and the need to support developing nations in tackling the climate crisis.

(Image: Cícero Pedrosa Neto / Amazônia Real / IPS) An attempt to empower forest-rich countries in the tropics as well as indigenous and local peoples was

Lula’s climate diplomacy now faces a viability test.

Lula’s climate diplomacy now faces a viability test.

John Bathgate and Ian Roberts were attempting a world first - to navigate 3186 miles of the Amazon River from its highest point, Volcán Chimborazo in Ecuador, to the coast of Brazil.

Two former Commandos describe their escape after they were ambushed and shot at during Amazon River expedition

Anielle Franco, the Ministry of Racial Equality, estimates that the Aquilomba Brasil program, will directly or indirectly benefit approximately 214,000 families.

Amid record heat and nature loss, government agreements must be bolstered by private sector action. There are compelling benefits to sustainable business too.