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'Biocredits' can finance biodiversity protection; see other highlights Curto Verde

See highlights from Curto Green: study proposes the use of credits linked to conservation initiatives to unlock the flow of resources to protect global biodiversity; the global energy crisis gave an “unprecedented boost” to the development of renewable energy; research shows that air pollution is linked to the death of newborns; and how deforestation increases the cost of climate change for agribusiness.

➡️ At the beginning of the week, we celebrated the World Soil Day. Considered the skin of the Earth, the soil It is a non-renewable natural resource, it is important for the production of food, ingredients for medicines, cosmetics, clothing, fuel and is also a raw material for construction.

➡️ Giorggio Abrantes – o'Ecological Gari' – was also highlighted this week. He went viral on the internet with his videos, on Instagram and YouTube, using plastic bottles to transform them into unusual objects. A cool initiative that helps (a lot) the environment.

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➡️ A COP15 of biodiversity started in Canada! Right at the opening, the United Nations (UN) criticized multinationals for transforming the world's ecosystems into “toys for profit”, and warned that, if there is no change of course, the results will be catastrophic.

The beginning of COP15 on biodiversity; see other highlights Curto Verde

See highlights from Curto Green: at the opening of COP15, the UN criticized companies for transforming the world's ecosystems into “toys for profit”, and warned that, if there is no change of direction, the results will be catastrophic; Paris will host, in 2023, the second round of negotiations to agree on a global treaty on marine plastic pollution; study points out that the commitments of rich countries are insufficient to limit global warming; Annita launches recipes to involve fans in the “Veganuary” challenge, which seeks to encourage a diet without anything of animal origin throughout the month of January; and L'Oréal Brasil announces carbon neutrality in Brazilian units.

➡️ A new study found that any effort to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and avoid global warming is doomed to failure unless much more is done to discuss the role that big technology companies – the calls 'Big Techs' – now play a role in intensifying the climate crisis. 

The impact of technology giants on the climate crisis; see other highlights Curto Verde

See highlights from Curto Green: the role of big technology companies in combating the climate crisis; resources for preventing environmental disasters may be mandatory; countries ask the UN to define states’ rights and obligations regarding climate change; and the approval of a new coal mine in the UK sparks outrage.

➡️ World Bank launched a global tracking system – called Climate Action Data Trust (CAD Trust) – to provide more transparency to the carbon credit market and help developing countries obtain climate finance with the tool, quickly and cheaply.

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