'Earth Letter' talks about the devastation caused by climate change

The publication highlights how the contribution of Malawi to global warming is despicable. However, the price the country pays is brutal. For this reason, developed countries – which have polluted the most since the Industrial Revolution – need to meet their commitments to finance conservation and mitigation initiatives in poor countries.

A Paper remember, also, that next Tuesday, March 21st, we celebrate the International Day of Forests and that we must mobilize efforts to conserve our forests and to adopt a more responsible attitude towards the risks that climate change already imposes on all of us.

 Other highlights of the week:

• The area burned in the Yanomami Indigenous Land decreased by 62% in January and February, compared to the first two months of last year.
• BNDES blocked R$25 million in financing for 58 rural landowners involved in irregular deforestation. 
• The financial return of sustainable companies is on average 615% higher than the São Paulo Stock Exchange index. The conclusion is from the Melhores para o Brasil 2023 study, carried out by the evaluation company Humanizados, specialized in ESG.

Don't forget to read the Earth Charter Full!

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