Chamber approves creation of national policy on those affected by dams
Bolsonaro restores responsibility for demarcation of indigenous land to the Ministry for Agriculture
In a new attack on indigenous rights, the government goes against the Constitution and reissues provisional measure
Senate rejects Bolsonaro’s arms decree
With 47 votes to 28, senators came down in favour of revoking measures signed by the president in May. The proposal will now be sent to the Chamber
Climate emergency and the emergence of climate litigation
To what extent is litigation a suitable tool in fortifying climatic governance? Read the article from the column Direito e Clima in JOTA
Following pressure, Vale withdraws from UN social responsibility network
The decision was taken after civil society called for the company to be delisted due to the dam burst in Brumadinho (MG)
Organisations publish letter of repudiation on environmental licensing vote
Bill to ease the process of environmental licensing for agribusiness activities and infrastructure building projects could be voted on as a matter of urgency
Organisations go to IACHR to discuss human rights violations by companies
Civil society intends to take cases that are emblematic in the region to a hearing at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, to discuss solutions for abuses related to business
Why Brazil needs new legislation for transparency in supply chains and due diligence on human rights
