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Not only are environmental laws going unenforced, a court has invalidated a major protected area.

RIO DE JANEIRO -- In a move that shocked environmentalists, the government of Brazils third-largest state has given up a legal fight over protecting a state park in one of the Amazons most biodiverse areas.

In a move that shocked environmentalists, the state government of Mato Grosso has given up a legal battle to protect a state park located in one of the

Government of Brazil's third-largest state has given up legal fight over protecting state park

The report says lack of enforcement likely stems from weak legal protections of these areas, a longstanding issue.

The figures vary and come from different sources, including the government, but they all point to the wildlife massacre taking place on the roads of Brazil’s Mato Grosso do Sul state. Each year, thousands of animals die after being run over on a road network of just over 3,000 kilometers (1,800 miles), with few structures […]

Vancouver, BC - The regeneration of wild Pacific salmon populations is fundamental to rebuilding a healthy ocean ecosystem. Wild Pacific salmon are also vitally important for food and cultural purposes, of many Indigenous communities throughout British Columbia. This is why protecting wild salmon stocks and their habitat is a priority for both the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

/CNW/ - The regeneration of wild Pacific salmon populations is fundamental to rebuilding a healthy ocean ecosystem. Wild Pacific salmon are also vitally...

Coverage around the world on Indigenous issues for the week ending Jan. 9, 2022

A report by the Socioenvironmental Institute (ISA) released Wednesday has shown a 138% increase in degradation in indigenous lands and 130% in Conservation Units, (CUs) compared to three years before President Jair Bolsonaro took office.