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Environmental conservation in Brazil: more investments, fewer ‘stupid decisions’

Startup Challenge pitch at Brazil Climate Summit
Image: Brazil Climate Summit

At the moment I arrived at the Brazil Climate Summit event, it felt like home to me. As I opened the door to The Forum at Columbia University, I heard dozens of people speaking my language for the first time in 11 days. God, are we loud — and I love it. Entering the bathroom after breakfast, I saw two women brushing their teeth — Brazilians carry a toothbrush in their purse and flee to the office or event bathroom after eating.

You may wonder why Brazil is pursuing this agenda in New York. First of all, because of the UN climate summit — which happens this week. Second, they want to show international investors the power of the country — not only economically but environmentally as well.

According to The World Bank, Brazil holds more…

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Author: Laura Martins. [Source Link (*), The Verge – All Posts]

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