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SDG 13 Climate Action

The Amazon Tall Tower Observatory, a tool to investigate links between tropical forest and global climate
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The Amazon Tall Tower Observatory, a tool to investigate links between tropical forest and global climate

The 325 m tall tower, built by a partnership between Brazil and Germany, is the starting point for the collection and analysis of data that is deepening scientists’ understanding of the Amazon’s importance to the world.


Ecosystems can be restored by means of biodiversity engineering
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Ecosystems can be restored by means of biodiversity engineering

Researchers show that the theoretical, methodological and technological conditions exist to manipulate the composition of ecological communities and preserve or restore the functions of an ecosystem.


New rule in revised Brazilian Forest Code may lead to increased legal deforestation in Amazon
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New rule in revised Brazilian Forest Code may lead to increased legal deforestation in Amazon

Researchers show that up to 15 million hectares of forest risk losing protection owing to a new clause in the law under which state governments can reduce the extent of protected areas within private properties.


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