The hardest hit municipalities were Maquiné Dom Pedro de Alcântara and Morrinhos do Sul One person died after a vehicle was swept away by the flooding of the Três Forquilhas river in Terra de Areia roads and bridges were damaged or destroyed The Civil Defence has been operating in the region since 06 March in support of residents and to carry out full damage assessments Civil Defence has distributed relief supplies such as clothing conducted an aerial assessment of the damage on 07 March and conducted meetings with local government officials and Civil Defence We received requests for an emergency decree from the municipalities and we will recognize them to ensure faster action in whatever is necessary” “We are making every effort to support the region and ensure that the problems caused by the heavy rains are resolved quickly,” he added The municipality of Itati has already declared a state of emergency Dom Pedro de Alcântara and Morrinhos do Sul are all likely to follow suit Richard Davies is the founder of floodlist.com and reports on flooding news Cookies | Privacy | Contacts © Copyright 2025 FloodList soy sauce – if this is what you think of when you hear the word “soy” think again 2 to 4 percent of global soy production is certified as responsible representing a niche market of concerned consumers who are willing to pay more for products guaranteed to be emissions and deforestation-free But do such guarantees actually reduce deforestation Not necessarily, according to recent research by the University of Bonn’s Center for Development Research and the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) which compared seven soy certification schemes in Brazil “We find that these schemes may be able to provide consumers with deforestation-free products, but they cannot generally safeguard against the negative impacts of increasing land footprints,” said Jan Börner, a CIFOR senior associate and professor of Economics of Sustainable Land Use and Bio-economy at the University of Bonn who co-authored a policy brief that sums up the research results Although all seven schemes commit to preventing illegal deforestation and support the enforcement of national laws for natural ecosystem preservation on private properties they may simply relocate sourcing patterns or provoke indirect land use change – which is known to occur but difficult to measure you can source soy from already deforested landscapes and label it deforestation-free,” Börner said “So consumers are eventually paying for something that is very easy to provide but doesn’t actually reduce deforestation.” some studies argue that confining soybean production to already cleared land – which is widely available – is pushing cattle production to expand new pastures along the forest margins By converting low-value pastures to high-value cropland cattle farmers are benefiting from differences in land prices by selling high and buying low reinvesting profits and effectively ramping up overall cattle production This causes a cascading effect of different agricultural land uses with time lags making it difficult to point the finger at specific drivers of deforestation If the construction of roads and highways needed to get soy to export markets is factored in it’s estimated that as much as one-third of Amazon deforestation since 2002 can be attributed indirectly to soybean expansion Another factor that limits the spread of voluntary certification especially for bulk commodities is low cost-effectiveness Certification costs are similar for most schemes but the cost of implementing them can be prohibitive A combination of high transaction costs and low price premiums lower the appeal for producers – especially smallholders – to invest in certification “For farmers who don’t have to change anything it’s a no-regret effort to get certified,” Börner said “But for those who would have to significantly adjust the way they operate the premiums are too low to create the incentive to change.” the effect of certification is to simply shift sourcing to farmers who can provide deforestation-free soy at relatively little or no opportunity cost rather than encouraging those who are actually driving deforestation to change their behavior “We’re talking about harnessing consumers’ willingness to pay for conservation “We’re just channeling rents to different producers that happen to be deforestation-free but this money is not actually reducing any deforestation.” This is not to say that certification doesn’t work “It does work in some contexts” Börner said FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) -certification was shown to make a significant contribution to natural forest conservation Tropical timber is different than agricultural crops It is primarily sourced from forest landscapes where the adoption of sustainable practices can make a difference” the voluntary standards and certification may serve as a complementary strategy but they all hinge on appropriate and well implemented national “If you’re not even able to measure whether people are complying with national legislation how can you ensure standards are delivering what they promise?” Börner said “These value chain governance measures cannot serve as stand-alone tools to avoid illegal or undesired forms of deforestation – they have to be implemented in line with existing policies that need to be strengthened.” The authors examine how responsible consumption initiatives could limit unsustainable expansion of soy production Since voluntary payments such as certification are likely to remain niche markets the scale of impact will be minimal unless these investments can be channeled into initiatives that can actually show impact if the willingness of consumers to pay for reducing their land footprint could be harnessed to finance direct conservation measures in areas threatened by deforestation there is potential to make a big difference Börner suggests that offsetting may be a more effective mechanism than certification rather than paying a higher price for a certified soy product and having that money passed on to producers who just happen to cultivate soy without causing deforestation consumers of products that are known to be associated with deforestation could be offered to support initiatives that demonstrate actual conservation impact on the ground “So you’re not guaranteeing the product is emission-free but you’re guaranteeing that the extra money is actually going towards land-based emissions reduction,” he said “Otherwise you’re actually blinding the consumer with a certificate that claims deforestation has been avoided Soybean and oil expansion in South America Deforestation and the social impacts of soy for biodiesel: Perspectives of farmers in the South Brazilian Amazon Soya bean expansion in Mozambique: exploring the inclusiveness and viability of soya business models as an alternative to the land grab a rammed earth house in the middle of Faria Lima are just some of the items on this must-see list Despite living in a huge metropolis full of options we end up getting “hooked” on attractions and regions that everyone knows we decided to select some little-known places in São Paulo that are well worth a visit So get ready to embark on this unusual tourist journey and discover the secrets of São Paulo’s capital São Paulo is the kind of city where you can discover one new thing a day and still not discover everything The geological phenomenon is the result of the impact of a meteorite millions of years ago is one of the demarcated Indigenous Lands within the capital and it is equivalent to 10% of the municipality’s territory Vivalá offers two expedition options for those who want to get to know the place and the rich Guarani Mbya culture.   the avenue that symbolizes São Paulo’s modernity is another example of the little-known places in São Paulo – the Casa Bandeirista Institute the picturesque rammed earth house is on the same site as the Pátio Victor Malzoni building and still stands as an example of old colonial architecture but the southern end of the city really does hold countless secrets the Ilha do Bororé neighborhood – which is a peninsula surrounded by the Billings reservoir Why wait for the pedestrian light to turn green when you can cross the street via an underground passage Between the sidewalks of the Petra Belas Artes cinema and the Riviera Bar an artistic occupation and a real respite from the hustle and bustle of the region 📍 Rua da Consolação – Consolação Another remnant of Bandeirista architecture in the city The house was built in 1702 – the date is marked on the main door of the building – and the tour is part of the city’s ‘Historic Houses’ Depois de ser vice-campeão da Divisão de Acesso em 2021 o Morrinhos está de volta à primeira divisão do futebol goiano em 2022 e tenta fazer uma boa competição O clube manteve a base do acesso e fechou a renovação do técnico Giovanni Rosa investiu em contratações em algumas posições importantes com passagens por Juazeirense e São Paulo-RS chega para reforçar o elenco e fala em ter pé no chão já que a disputa da equipe é pela permanência na primeira divisão mas ressalta união para alcançar os objetivos o atleta de 1,93 e bola aérea como principal ponto também comentou sobre a oportunidade de jogar em Goiás: manter a regularidade e conseguir as metas junto com clube Sobre a oportunidade de jogar no Morrinhos Emílio elogiou a chance de estar em um campeonato como o goiano “Fico feliz de receber esse convite de vir disputar o goiano então é importante fazer grandes jogos e aparecer para o mercado mas pela primeira vez vou disputar o goiano o Morrinhos pode pensar em vagas de Copa do Brasil e Série D mas entende que o clube tem uma prioridade maior: a permanência: “Nosso pensamento é manter o clube na primeira divisão a gente pensa em Copa do Brasil ou mesmo vaga na Série D a primeira conquista é manter o Morrinhos na elite do futebol goiano mas é evidente que vontade não vai faltar.”  Aspirante a jornalista esportiva e apaixonada pelo futebol inglês O Palmeiras renovou seu elenco para a temporada de 2025 ao contratar sete novos jogadores e investir mais de 430…