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LA ENERGAIA: Energy Policy, Regulation and Dialog in Latin America

Collected by: University of New Mexico

Archived since: May, 2010

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This archive is part of a University of New Mexico project that uses innovative technological solutions to build an easy to use knowledge base on energy policy and dialogue in Latin America for educational and policy-oriented research interests in the United States, Latin America, and the world.

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Title: Erenovable (Erenewable)

URL: http://erenovable.com/

Description: Based in Spain, Erenewable is a blog that focuses on the issues surrounding renewable and alternative energy sources. It posts articles on a daily basis on energy issues from around the world, including Latin America. Articles in Spanish.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Solar Biomass Oil,  Mines ,  Hydroelectric Wind Latin America Nuclear Biofuel Hydrogen Mineral Geothermal Wave

Title: The Electric Car Sparks Lithium Fever

URL: http://opsur.wordpress.com/2010/12/21/el-coche-electrico-desata-la-fiebre-del-litio/

Description: This article discusses the continuing challenges facing the development of an electric car industry. While a new reliance on lithium could reduce the carbon emissions associated with gasoline use, lithium mining would bring its own set of problems, including air and water pollution and the possibility of toxic spills. The development of the electric car industry holds particular significance for South America, for the largest lithium reserves in the world are believed to be located in Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Electric,  Mines ,  Alternative Bolivia Argentina Mineral Lithium Mining Chile Car Industry

Title: Mendoza: The Obvious Decision of Officials Responsible for Plunder and Pollution

URL: http://opsur.wordpress.com/2011/02/14/mendoza-la-decision-obvia-de-los-funcionarios-responsables-del-saqueo-y-de-la-contaminacion/

Description: This article includes a response from the Popular Assembly for Water, an Argentine NGO, to the Mining Environmental Authority's acceptance of the Environmental Impact Study that was submitted by CORO Mining Corp., a Canadian mining company hoping to mine copper in Mendoza, Argentina. The Popular Assembly for Water has long opposed this mining megaproject, also known as the San Jorge mining megaproject, over concerns about the impact the project will have on the local community and its water supplies. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Mines ,  Argentina Megaproject NGO Mineral Environment Mining Copper Impact CORO Mining Corp. Water

Title: A Supreme Ban

URL: http://opsur.wordpress.com/2011/04/14/una-prohibicion-suprema/

Description: This article discusses a legal ruling rendered by the Superior Court of Justice of Neuquén, Argentina on Setpember 28, 2009 in the case of a territorial dispute concerning the rights of Mapuche peoples to consultation versus the rights of mining companies. The court upheld an earlier decision by a lower court that declared that mining operations must be halted until such a time as the indigenous community is consulted and its concerns addressed. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous,  Mines ,  Argentina Mapuche Mineral Mining Legal Judicial Court Resolution 6941 Decision Rights Consultation

Title: Lithium Batteries: Government Says Iran Not Elected as Strategic Partner

URL: http://plataformaenergetica.org/content/2352

Description: The Bolivian government announced that there was no definite agreement for Iran to be Bolivia's strategic partner in the planned industrialization of lithium resources. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Mines ,  Bolivia Agreement Mineral Lithium Mining Iran Japan South Korea France Industrial Investment Reserves Battery

Title: Abya Yala Colectivo (Abya Yala Colectivo)

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/

Description: A website created following the Third Summit of the Peoples of the Americas held in Mar del Plata, Argentina in November 2005. The website is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina and features a broad range of articles on indigenous peoples from the Americas, including energy issues. Articles in Spanish.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Solar Indigenous Oil,  Mines ,  Hydroelectric Alternative Latin America Argentina Megaproject Energy NGO Mineral

Title: The State Against the Indigenous Peoples of Ecuador and Bolivia

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/el-estado-contra-los-pueblos-indios-en-ecuador-y-bolivia

Description: This article looks at the tense relationship developing between the leftists governments of Rafael Correra in Ecuador and Evo Morales in Bolivia and civil society organizations in the Andes region. These civil society organizations, many of them based in indigenous communities, are demanding that the state make changes to the national development models based upon mineral extraction and to provide increased opportunities for the participation of the citizenry in the formulation of state policy. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous,  Mines ,  Bolivia NGO Mineral Mining Civil Society Policy Ecuador Social Movement State Mobilization Relations

Title: IIRSA: The Two Faces of South American Integration

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/iirsa-el-doble-rostro-de-la-integracion-sudamericana

Description: This article discusses the infrastructure projects proposed by the Initiative for South American Regional Integration (IIRSA). The Andean Coordinator of Indigenous Organizations (IOTC) has expressed concerns regarding the development and implementation of these projects and the social and environmental impacts these projects could have on indigenous communities in the region. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Biomass Oil,  Mines ,  Hydroelectric Pipeline Power Bolivia Argentina Megaproject Biofuel Agreement Mineral Colombia Environment Mining Chile Peru Andean Coordinator of Indigenous Organizations (IOTC) Initiative for South American Regional Integration (IIRSA) Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) Consultation Infrastructure Soybean Water Biodiversity Policy Impact Forest National Route 14 Garabi Hydroelectric Paraguay-Parana Project Northwest Pipeline Project (GNEA) Ecuador

Title: The Proclamation: Statement from the Congress of Indigenous Peoples of Colombia

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/la-proclama---palabra-del-congreso-de-los-pueblos-de-colombia

Description: This article includes a statement from the Congress of Indigenous Peoples of Colombia that met in Bogota, Colombia between October 8-12, 2010. In the statement, the Congress of Indigenous Peoples calls for popular empowerment, the creation of a People's Constitution, and the establishment of a People's Legislative Agenda. As part of this statement, the Congress condemns the activities of transnational mining and energy companies in indigenous territories and the failure of the Colombian government to protect local communities and ensure community consultation concerning these mining and energy projects. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous,  Mines ,  Mineral Colombia Environment Mining Policy Consultation Sovereignty Congress of Indigenous Peoples of Colombia

Title: Fighting for Life: The Rebellion en Bagua, Peru

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/luchando-por-la-vida--la-rebelion-en-bagua--peru

Description: This article discusses the ecological threats - including oil extraction, deforestation, and mining - facing the Peruvian Amazon and its indigenous peoples. Article in Spanish. 10 pages.

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Subject:   Capital Indigenous Oil,  Mines ,  Ecology NGO Mineral Amazon Environment Mining Peru Bagua Climate Change Worldview Conservation Biodiversity Traditional Knowledge Transnational Multinational Deforestation Corporation Company Land Rights Movement

Title: Mining in Shuar Territory, Ecuador: The New Conflict in the Condor

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/mineria-en-territorio-shuar--ecuador---el-nuevo-conflicto-del-condor

Description: This article examines the pressures on the Jivaro peoples and on local ecosystems of the Cordillera del Condor in Ecuador from mining companies. It looks at the clash of interests between local indigenous communities, environmental conservation, national development policies, and mining interests. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous,  Mines ,  Hydroelectric Mineral Environment Mining Ecuador Jivaro Conservation Cordillera del Condor Biodiversity Consultation Protected Area

Title: New Conflicts, Old Actors

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/nuevos-conflictos--viejos-actores---raul-zibechi

Description: This article discusses the organizing efforts of indigenous peoples from various parts of Latin American - including Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia - in response to the pressures of mining, oil, and hydroelectric interest on their communities and ecosystems. The author also proposes opening up the debate on the development model adopted by states. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Oil,  Mines ,  Hydroelectric Bolivia Argentina NGO Agreement Mineral Amazon Colombia Mining Brazil Andean Region Peru Ecuador Cauca Plan Colombia Social Movement Mobilization Landless Workers Movement (MST) Transnational Multinational Corporation The Confederation of Indigenous Peoples of Bolivia Barrick Gold United States Canada Development Model USAID

Title: Brazilian Sub-Imperialism in Bolivia and Latin America

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/subimperialismo-brasile-o-en-bolivia-y-am-rica-latina

Description: This article by Mathias Luce, a Professor of International Political Economy in Brazil, discusses the growing dominance of Brazilian mining, energy, and oil companies within South America. The author views Brazil as a rising sub-imperialist power and briefly examines how it came to be so. He also looks at the changing power dynamics within South America, linked to global processes, and explores what this will mean for the region. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Indigenous Biomass Oil,  Mines ,  Hydroelectric Bolivia Paraguay Biofuel Mineral Mining Brazil Peru Petrobras Infrastructure Soybean Capital Ownership Foreign Investment Development Vale Votorantim Odebrecht Gerdau Friboi Ecuador Initiative for the Integration of the Regional Infrastructure of South America (IIRSA) Integration Mercosur UNASUR Venezuela

Title: Tensions Between Extractive and Redistribution in the Process of Change in Latin America

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/tensiones-entre-extractivismo-y-redistribucion-en-los-procesos-de-cambio-de-america-latina--zibechi

Description: This article includes a speech delivered by Raúl Zibechi, Uruguayan journalist and researcher, who spoke at the Social Forum of the Americas that was held at Asunción, Paraguay in August 2010. He speaks about the tensions inherent to the extractive model of development and the issues related to the redistribution of wealth under this model. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Oil,  Mines ,  Hydroelectric Power Biofuel Mineral Amazon Environment Mining Extraction Development Distribution Wealth Social Movement Water Inequality

Title: Biodiversity in Latin America and the Caribbean (Biodiversidad en América Latina y El Caribe)

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/

Description: Based in Argentina, this website is operated by Biodiversity Action, an NGO that promotes the protection of biodiversity in Latin America. The website focuses on disseminating information, promoting proposals formulated by Latin American organizations working to preserve biodiversity, and publicizing the activities and initiatives of and individuals organizations operating in the region. Articles in Spanish and Portuguese.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Solar Indigenous Biomass Oil,  Mines ,  Hydroelectric Pipeline Wind Latin America Nuclear Megaproject Biofuel Ethanol Climate NGO Coal Mineral Biodiesel Mining

Title: Argentina: Community Defends Its Way of Life Against the Ravages of Mining and Quarrying

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Agencia_de_Noticias_Biodiversidadla/Argentina_Comunidad_kolla_defiende_su_modo_de_vida_ante_embates_de_la_mineria_extractiva

Description: This article contains an interview with Matthias Quispe, a spokesperson for the community of Santa Ana de la Puna, which is located in the department of Cochinoca, in the province of Jujuy, in northwestern Argentina. Matthias Quispe discusses the threat that mining operations in the area pose to the indigenous way of life in the community of Santa Ana de la Puna. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous,  Mines ,  Alternative Andes Region Argentina Mineral Lithium Environment Mining Water Consultation

Title: Declaration of the Continental Summit of Indigenous Communication

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Contenido/Documentos/Declaracion_de_la_Cumbre_Continental_de_Comunicacion_Indigena

Description: This article is a statement released by the Continental Summit of Indigenous Communication of Abya Yala, following its meeting held from November 8-12, 2010 in Cauca, Colombia that focused on the issues of "Coexistence, Territory, Dialogue and Negotiation." The statement declares the intention of the coalition to establish a Continental Network of Indigenous Communications in order to articulate the different networks, processes and experiences of indigenous peoples and nations. The statement includes a plan of action to establish this continental communication network. The statement also includes a condemnation of the actions of multinational mining, oil, gas and forestry companies in indigenous territories. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Indigenous Oil,  Mines ,  NGO Mineral Colombia Mining Communication

Title: Indigenous Peoples Forum on Mining, Climate Change, and Good Living

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Contenido/Documentos/Foro_de_los_Pueblos_Indigenas_mineria_cambio_climatico_y_buen_vivir

Description: This article includes a statement made by the Indigenous Peoples Forum on Mining, Climate Change, and Good Living that was held in Lima, Peru from November 18-20, 2010. The statement includes a section explicitly focusing on mining issues, in which forum participants assert their right to consultation concerning all mining projects that affect their communities and a demand for the annulment of all mining concessions in which indigenous communities were not consulted. The statement also includes a section dedicated to climate change, in which forum participants explicitly reject the development of a carbon market and assert that the development of the biofuel industry threatens food security. The statement is signed by a multitude of non-governmental indigenous organizations from various parts of the world. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous,  Mines ,  Ecology Climate NGO Mineral Environment Mining Consultation Food Security Food Sovereignty Climate Change Biodiversity

Title: Mining: A Serial Killer of Indigenous Peoples

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Contenido/Documentos/La_mineria_un_asesino_en_serie_de_los_pueblos_indigenas

Description: The National Confederation of Communities Affected by Mining (CONACAMI), a Peruvian NGO established in 1992, was invited to speak at the Continental Summit of Indigenous Communication of Abya Yala, held in Cauca, Colombia in November 2010. This article looks at the history of CONACAMI and its struggle to raise awareness and identify alternatives for indigenous communities in responding to the activities of transnational corporations. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Oil,  Mines ,  Hydroelectric Power Andes Region NGO Mineral Mining Peru Consultation National Confederation of Communities Affected by Mining (CONACAMI) Dispute

Title: Chile: Aymara Coordinator Rejects Statements by Secretary of Mining and Corema

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Contenido/Noticias/Chile_coordinadora_aymara_rechaza_declaraciones_de_Subsecretario_de_Mineria_y_Corema

Description: This article contains a statement from the Aymara Coordinators of Natural Resources Defense. The statement is a response to comments made by Pablo Warner y la Corema, the Chilean Mining Secretary, in the newspaper La Estrella de Arica in November 2010, concerning the consultation of local indigenous communities and the requirements of ILO Convention 169. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous,  Mines ,  NGO Mineral Thermal Environment Mining Chile Consultation ILO Convention 169 Policy Water Aymara

Title: Ecuador: Quichua Peoples in Struggle Against Mining Company Merodon

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Contenido/Noticias/Ecuador_pueblos_Kichwas_en_pie_de_lucha_contra_minera_Merodon_denuncian_incursion_militar

Description: This article discusses the ongoing struggle of three communities - Tzawata, Ila, and San Clemente Chucapi - in the province of Napo in Ecuador against the activities of mining company Merodon and the operations of the Ecuadorian military in the area. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous,  Mines ,  Andes Region Amazon River Region Mineral Mining Merodon Ecuador

Title: Bolpress

URL: http://www.bolpress.com/

Description: Bolpress is a Bolivian news website publishing daily articles on various issues, including alternative energy. It focuses primarily on Bolivia but also covers other Latin American countries. Articles in Spanish.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Solar Indigenous Electric Biomass Oil,  Mines ,  Pollution Hydroelectric Pipeline Trade Power Wind Renewable Alternative Andes Region Amazon River Region Latin America Bolivia Nuclear Mineral

Title: The Lithium-Potassium Mega-Negotiations

URL: http://www.bolpress.com/art.php?Cod=2010050507

Description: Article on the ongoing negotiations between the Bolivian government and foreign mining companies concerning the extraction of lithium and potassium deposits in the country. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Electric,  Mines ,  Bolivia Agreement Mineral Lithium Mining Potassium Battery Negotiations

Title: Bolivia to Invest $902 million in the Industrialization of Lithium Between 2011 and 2014

URL: http://www.bolpress.com/art.php?Cod=2010102103

Description: This article details the Bolivian government's plan to invest in the development of a lithium battery industry in the country using a 3-step process and through agreements with foreign investors for technology transfer. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Mines ,  Bolivia Mineral Lithium Mining Battery Technology Transfer

Title: Evo Morales: Iran will be a Partner in the Industrialization of Lithium

URL: http://www.bolpress.com/art.php?Cod=2010102702

Description: The article announces an agreement between Bolivia and Iran for the extraction of Bolivia's lithium deposits and the transfer of technology to Bolivia from Iran as part of that agreement. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Mines ,  Bolivia Agreement Mineral Lithium Mining Iran Technology Transfer Battery

Title: Bolivia May Produce Lithium Ion Batteries

URL: http://www.bolpress.com/art.php?Cod=2010111010

Description: A brief interview with Wolfgang Voigt, professor of inorganic chemistry at the Freiberg TUBergakademie (in Germany), who is currently investigating the lithium deposits in Bolivia and Germany. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Mines ,  Bolivia Mineral Lithium Mining Battery

Title: Due to the Negligence of Officers at the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and YPFB, Bolivia Lost the Opportunity to Export Urea to Brazil

URL: http://www.bolpress.com/art.php?Cod=2011021607

Description: This article discusses the industrial production of urea (also known as carbamide) as a byproduct of the natural gas industry in Bolivia and Brazil. Urea is a compound that is in heavy demand in the "Mining Triangle" in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The author explains that Bolivia lost an opportunity to export industrial urea to Brazil, as Brazil is now in the process of developing its own plants to produce the compound from natural gas exported from Bolivia. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Natural Gas,  Mines ,  Bolivia Mineral Mining Brazil Urea Carbamide Industrial Plant Chemical

Title: Defense of Uncontacted Tribes in South America

URL: http://www.bolpress.com/art.php?Cod=2011030901

Description: This article discusses a new campaign that has been organized in defense of indigenous groups living in voluntary isolation ("uncontacted") in the South American Amazon. In January 2011, an Open Letter was sent to the governments of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and Venezuela by Brazilian anthropologist Sydney Possuelo with the support of the Bolivia-based Forum on Environment and Development (FOBOMADE) and the Madidi Expedition, along with the signatures of 900 individuals. The letter was asking governments of the region to establish measures to protect the biological integrity and economic, social and cultural rights of these populations who are facing increasing pressure from oil, mining, hydroelectric, and other energy-related interests. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Oil,  Mines ,  Hydroelectric Bolivia Paraguay NGO Mineral Amazon Colombia Mining Brazil Peru South America Ecuador Venezuela Convention 169 Conservation United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Republic Act 3760 Infrastructure Lobbying Advocacy Policy

Title: The Earth Foundation (La Fundación TIERRA)

URL: http://www.ftierra.org/ft/

Description: Based in Bolivia, The Earth Foundation is an NGO that aims to promote and support the sustainable development of rural indigenous communities in the country. It features articles on energy issues, with an emphasis on mining and oil extraction. Articles in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and German.

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Subject:   Solar Indigenous Biomass Oil,  Mines ,  Pollution Hydroelectric Wind Latin America Bolivia Nuclear Minerals Biofuel Ethanol Climate Uranium Lithium Environment

Title: Bandanas in Rebellion (Pañuelos en Rebeldía)

URL: http://www.panuelosenrebeldia.com.ar/

Description: Bandanas in Rebellion is a non-governmental organization, based in Argentina, that focuses on support social movements through popular education. As part of this project, its website includes articles on indigenous peoples' struggles and energy issues. Most of the articles focus on Argentina or adjacent countries. Articles in Spanish.

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Subject:   Solar Indigenous Electric Biomass Oil,  Mines ,  Pollution Hydroelectric Wind Alternative Latin America Nuclear Argentina Radioactive Storage Biofuel Ethanol Mapuche Climate Energy NGO

Title: America (Tierramérica)

URL: http://www.tierramerica.info/

Description: Based in Uruguay, Tierramérica is a UN-supported website that aims to promote the exchange of information and facilitate participatory debate on issues of human development and environmental sustainability in Latin America and the Caribbean. As part of its mission, it provides articles on alternative energy (among other topics). Articles in Spanish, Portuguese, and English.

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Subject:   Solar Indigenous Electric Biomass Oil,  Mines ,  Hydroelectric Wind Latin America Minerals Biofuel Ethanol Climate Agreement Coal Lithium Biodiesell Mercury

Title: Tangled Road for Peruvian Forest Law

URL: http://www.tierramerica.info/nota.php?lang=esp&idnews=3583&olt=468

Description: This article discusses new legislation that the Peruvian government is developing to protect the forests and wildlife of its Amazonian rainforest, as well as the indigenous communities living there. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Oil,  Mines ,  Biofuel Mineral Amazon Mining Peru Forest Consultation Logging Deforestation Policy

Title: Extractive Industries of Peru Faces the Challenge of Transparency

URL: http://www.tierramerica.info/nota.php?lang=esp&idnews=3702&olt=486

Description: This article describes the Peruvian government's quest to become a member of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), an intergovernmental organization that aims to increase transparency concerning the payment of revenues by mining and oil companies to governments. Peru is currently the only Latin American country to seek membership in the EITI. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Oil,  Mines ,  Agreement Mineral Mining Peru Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) IGO

Title: The Population that Watches Its Amazon

URL: http://www.tierramerica.info/nota.php?lang=esp&idnews=3841

Description: This article discusses the efforts of the Amazonian Association for the Amazon (AMPA) in Peru to obtain land concessions from the Peruvian government in order to conserve biodiversity and prevent deforestation. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Oil,  Mines ,  NGO Mineral Amazon Mining Peru Deforestation Water Climate Change Biodiversity Sustainability Conservation Development Protected Area Ecotourism Watershed The Amazonian Association for the Amazon (AMPA)

Title: Environmental Crime to Be Paid in Peru

URL: http://www.tierramerica.info/nota.php?lang=esp&idnews=3851&olt=510

Description: This article examines issues surrounding the establishment of penalties by the Ministry of the Environment in Peru for companies found guilty of committing environmental crimes in the country. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Oil,  Mines ,  Pollution Andes Region Mineral Amazon Environment Mining Andean Region Peru Destruction Contamination Forest Deforestation River Policy Law Government Policy

Title: China and Brazil Inundate Latin America with Dams

URL: http://www.tierramerica.info/nota.php?lang=esp&idnews=3856&olt=511

Description: This article discusses the growing competition between China and Brazil concerning capital investments in energy projects within Latin America. These projects include hydroelectric dams, geothermal projects, and oil and mineral exploration in Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua, and Brazil. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Oil,  Mines ,  Hydroelectric Power Megaproject Mineral Geothermal Amazon Environment Mining Brazil Peru Dam China Water Ecuador Deforestation

Title: When the Amazon is Protected with Plans

URL: http://www.tierramerica.info/nota.php?lang=esp&idnews=3880&olt=515

Description: This article discusses the importance of developing master plans for the conservation of protected areas in the Peruvian Amazon. These master plans establish what type of activities cannot be undertaken on protected lands and focus on the sustainable management of natural resources within a given territory. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Oil,  Mines ,  Mineral Amazon Mining Peru Reserve Protected Area Conservation Exploration Consultation

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