Governance
Court bans facial recognition cameras in São Paulo metro
In a win for privacy, the Court of Justice of São Paulo blocks facial recognition on a public transport route. On May 7, judge […]
Tag: Brazil
Biodiversity
Brazilian Supreme Court takes crucial step towards recognizing indigenous rights
A small community of Brazilian Indians has won a land rights case at Brazil’s Supreme Court that could have major repercussions for indigenous people […]
Sustainable Business
Sow soy and harvest conflict? The case of land occupation in Brazil
Stefano Falcone The modernisation of the agricultural sector can be an important driver of development, decreasing the amount of labour necessary for farming while […]
Biodiversity
Brazilian government taken to Court over deforestation and human rights abuses
A coalition of non-governmental organisations brought the Brazilian government to the Federal Supreme Court for its active negligence to protect the Amazon and the […]
Data & Reports
Cadmium levels in waste pickers ‘four times higher’
Washington Castilhos Cadmium, lead and mercury are highly toxic and carcinogenic. High levels of cadmium and lead can have neurological, digestive and cardiovascular impacts, […]