Global Voices in Portuguese launched today, May 4, a blogging carnival [1] [pt] about the new Forestry Code [2], recently approved by the Brazilian Senate. While some claim that agribusiness is hindered by the existing Code and Brazil is missing out on opportunities for economic development, environmental activists demand for a “zero deforestation” bill.
Brazil: Blogging Carnival on the New Forestry Code
· Written by Sara Moreira
Categories: Latin America, Brazil, Citizen Media, Environment, Governance, Law, Politics