Planted forests only lose 5% of soil carbon and not 33% as previously believed. The information comes from a new study by Embrapa Florestas. According to the institution, the number only reinforces the great potential for mitigating greenhouse gases (GHGs) by forest plantations, as well as valuing the work of Brazilian science. Another important point […]
Development Bank of Minas Gerais (BDMG) and Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) have launched, today, the LabAgroMinas program in order to promote sustainable practices in Minas Gerais state. The project will support new technologies adoption by farmers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), promote soil regeneration and ensure high crops performance. Through LabAgroMinas, producers can […]
BNDES (Brazilian Development Bank) is in the path to make a public call for acquisition of up to R$ 10 million in carbon credits. The priority of these investments focus on reforestation, energy and the so-called Redd+ (reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation) bonds. In that sense, the bank aims to encourage the development […]
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