9 September 2009
In this month's bulletin, we examine some of the concerns about whether the Bank’s and the Brazilian government’s policies address climate change issues and the social and environmental impacts of these projects.
9 September 2009
BICECA Bulletin 2009
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Monthly Bulletin BICECA - Building Informed Civic Engagement for Conservation in the Andes-Amazon – A Project of the Bank Information Center (BIC)
In this edition, you will find the articles, “World Bank Environmental Development Policy Loan to BNDES: Moving Money or Mainstreaming Environment?", that examines the new relationship between the World Bank and the Brazilian Government with respect to a new $1.3 billion environmental Development Policy Loan and its implications for the climate change debate. Also, "Amazon Dieback" is an article by Christian Velásquez-Donaldson that gives an update on a two year investigation by the World Bank on the probability and timing of the collapse of the Amazon biome due to global and local factors. "Amazon in Peril: Dams Threaten Rainforest Biodiversity", is an article by Glenn Switkes of International Rivers that addresses the negative impacts of new hydroelectric dams planned for the Amazon basin in the Brazilian 10 year energy plan. Finally, “Eficiência Económica: Riscos e Custos Ambientais da Reconstrução da Rodovia BR-319” synthesizes the results fo a study by Leonardo Fleck of Conservation Strategy Fund regarding the costs and benefits of reconstructing a large segment of the BR 319 highway between Manaos and Puerto Velho.
In addition, we want to call your attention to BICECA spotlight project pages (Spanish) that have been recently updated in collaboration with partners:
Finally, see BIC's World Bank campaign pages for up to date information on the upcoming annual meetings in Istanbul and ongoing policy reviews:
This bulletin is a publication by civil society for civil society and its contributions are from various sources and countries. Its authors are in general researchers that study and work on questions regarding energy and climate change in the Amazon region.
If you have any comments, questions or if you wish to contribute to this publication, please contact
Vincent McElhinny BICECAProject Manager Bank Information Center/ 1100 H St. NW Ste 650 Washington DC 20005 / DC (202) 624-0621 / mobile: (240) 486 - 4224 TX (210) 348-7363 / fax: (202) 737-1155 / skype: vince.mcelhinny
Christian Velasquez-Donaldson BICECA Project Associate, Bank Information Center/ 1100 H St. NW Ste 650 Washington DC 20005 / DC (202) 624-0627 / fax: (202) 737-1155 / / skype: cvdonaldson1
Saludos a todos por parte del Equipo BICECA
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