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LACLIMA Network

A network on law and climate change.

A meeting place for those who work in, study, or are interested in the relationship between law and climate.

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The LACLIMA Network is independent.

With its own unique dynamics, the LACLIMA Network is promoted by the LACLIMA Institute.

It is the first community of lawyers, law graduates, and law students interested in the topic of climate change in Latin America, dedicated to the study, development, sharing, and production of knowledge.

It is a space in which any Latin American with legal training – whether currently enrolled or completed – is welcome to participate. The LACLIMA Network operates at the forefront of knowledge with the purpose of fostering debates and studies on various topics through a legal lens, and those who participate have the opportunity to expand their connections, develop technically, and be part of a qualified group that disseminates knowledge about climate change law.

We have over 1000 members in various locations across Brazil.
And we want to expand our network even further across various territories!

Working Groups (WGs)

Currently, the LACLIMA Network is organized into 12 Working Groups (WGs). Participation in the WGs is voluntary, meaning that members of the LACLIMA Network can participate in as many groups as they wish and contribute to each one according to their interest and availability.

Participation in the Working Groups is an excellent way to build, consolidate, and deepen knowledge on key climate law topics, as well as expand connections with other professionals and students in the field, providing a very rich opportunity for exchange and development for all members.

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GT Ocean and Climate

The Ocean and Climate Working Group is a working group dedicated to exploring the role of the oceans in the global climate agenda from a legal and multidisciplinary perspective. To this end, the Working Group addresses topics such as marine governance, biodiversity preservation, the blue economy, ocean policies, climate change mitigation, and adaptation to the impacts of sea level rise. The group's objective is to train its participants, promote debate, foster research, and propose solutions through the development of technical and legal documents that support marine conservation strategies and integrate the role of the ocean into global climate policies. By engaging its members, the group aims to strengthen and expand the network of climate justice action related to this issue.

Carollina Arbex

Coordenador(a)

Gabriel Ralile

Coordenador(a)

Laís Siqueira

Mentor(a)

Mentor(a)

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WG Agriculture

LACLIMA’s Agriculture WG is a working group dedicated to discussing and promoting solutions to climate challenges in the agricultural sector, integrating multidisciplinary perspectives. The WG addresses topics such as integrated agricultural systems, financial instruments for climate transition, geographical indications, sustainable agroforestry products, biodiverse food and the importance of biomes in combating climate change. The group seeks to promote public policies, sustainable practices and the production of knowledge to mitigate the impacts of climate change on agriculture, with a focus on food security and climate resilience.

Julia Lenzi

Coordenador(a)

Isabella Goulart

Coordenador(a)

Marcelo Budal

Mentor(a)

Denny Thame

Mentor(a)

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WG Amazon

LACLIMA's Amazon WG is a working group focused on discussing and proposing solutions to the climate and socio-environmental challenges of the Amazon, integrating legal, political and multidisciplinary perspectives. The group seeks to promote training, reflection and concrete actions for the protection of the Amazon, considering its global impacts and the needs of local populations.

Indira Gabriela Pessoa de Oliveira

Coordenador(a)

Marcia Ever

Coordenador(a)

Manuela Oliveira

Mentor(a)

Flavia Vieira

Mentor(a)

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WG Carbon Makets

LACLIMA's Carbon Markets Working Group is a working group dedicated to discussing and promoting the development of carbon markets in Brazil, focusing on legal, regulatory and socio-environmental aspects. The Working Group addresses topics such as the fundamentals of carbon markets, additionality, the Brazilian carbon market bill, jurisdictional REDD+ projects, Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, and the relationship between forest carbon projects and collective territories in the Amazon. The group seeks to train its participants, analyze challenges and opportunities in carbon markets, and propose solutions that integrate climate mitigation with socio-environmental justice.

Mariana Villa Nova Correia

Coordenador(a)

Fabio Henrique Souza

Coordenador(a)

Adriana Fonteles Silva

Mentor(a)

Thaís Stoppe

Mentor(a)

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WG Climate Finance

LACLIMA’s Climate Finance WG is a working group focused on discussing and promoting financing mechanisms for climate change mitigation and adaptation actions, both in the public and private sectors. The group seeks to train its participants, identify obstacles and opportunities in climate finance, and propose solutions to align financial flows with the needs of decarbonization and the promotion of climate justice.

Clara Saar

Coordenador(a)

Haidê Scatamacchia

Coordenador(a)

Julia Faber

Mentor(a)

Mentor(a)

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WG Climate Justice

LACLIMA’s Climate Justice Working Group is a working group dedicated to promoting an anti-racist, decolonized, and territorialized approach to tackling climate change, with a focus on human rights, socio-environmental justice, and inclusion. The group seeks to empower its participants, foster dialogue with social and grassroots movements, and propose climate solutions that prioritize the protection of life and equity.

Renata Pereira Nocera

Coordenador(a)

Ludmilla Valente

Coordenador(a)

Daniel Jaoude

Mentor(a)

Mentor(a)

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WG Climate Litigation

LACLIMA’s Climate Litigation Working Group is a working group dedicated to discussing and promoting the strategic use of litigation as a tool to address climate change, focusing on national and international cases. The group seeks to train its participants, foster knowledge production (such as the development of guidance materials) and propose innovative legal solutions to climate challenges. In addition, the Working Group promotes discussions on critical issues, such as litigation against financial institutions and shared responsibility in the commodity chain, contributing to the advancement of climate justice in Brazil and worldwide.

Luís Coelho da Silva Júnior

Coordenador(a)

Caroline de Caldas Bezerra

Coordenador(a)

Laura Rodrigues Gonçales

Mentor(a)

Mentor(a)

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WG Corporate and Climate

LACLIMA’s Corporate and Climate Working Group is a working group dedicated to discussing and promoting the integration of climate change into corporate practices, with a focus on governance, regulations, responsibilities, innovation and sustainability. The group seeks to empower and inspire companies to adopt sustainable practices, aligned with global climate demands, through case studies, discussions with experts and the production of guidance materials, such as booklets and newsletters.

Ranalyse de Souza Queiroz

Coordenador(a)

Fernanda Braun Lara

Coordenador(a)

Ana Chagas

Mentor(a)

Lígia Fabri

Mentor(a)

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WG Energy Transition

LACLIMA's Energy Transition Working Group is a working group dedicated to discussing and promoting the transition to a renewable and decarbonized energy matrix, focusing on the Brazilian and global contexts. The Working Group addresses topics such as the expansion of renewable energy, energy planning in Brazil, photovoltaic solar energy, green hydrogen, offshore wind energy, bioenergy, renewable energy certificates (RECs), and public policies for the decarbonization of the energy sector. The group seeks to train its participants, foster the production of knowledge (such as the "Observatory of New Frontiers of Renewable Energy in Brazil"), and propose solutions that integrate the energy transition with climate mitigation and sustainable development. The Working Group promotes discussions on critical topics, such as regulatory advances, technological challenges, and economic opportunities associated with the expansion of renewable energy in Brazil, contributing to the advancement of climate and environmental justice.

João Gabriel de Paula

Coordenador(a)

Kelzer Schneider Hernandes

Coordenador(a)

Adriana Fonteles Silva

Mentor(a)

Mentor(a)

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WG International

The LACLIMA International Working Group is a working group dedicated to discussing and promoting the integration of climate change into the global agenda, focusing on topics such as international cooperation, climate diplomacy, human rights, carbon markets, loss and damage, and the implementation of climate commitments such as NDCs (Nationally Determined Contributions). The group seeks to empower its participants to participate in the global climate debate, promote synergies with other LACLIMA Working Groups, and contribute to the construction of legal and political solutions that address climate challenges on an international scale.

Amanda Ramos Viana

Coordenador(a)

Gabriela Melo

Coordenador(a)

Bruna Baltazar Pedicino

Mentor(a)

Meire de Fátima

Mentor(a)

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WG Sociobiodiversity

LACLIMA’s Sociobiodiversity Working Group is a working group dedicated to discussing and promoting the integration between biodiversity conservation and climate change, with a focus on sociobiodiversity, environmental justice, and sustainable development. The Working Group addresses topics such as the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, bioeconomy, sustainable supply chains, the Brazilian Forest Code, biopiracy, biodiversity credits, payment for environmental services (PES), corporate responsibility and biodiversity, and climate governance in cities. The group seeks to train its participants, foster knowledge production, and propose solutions that integrate biodiversity conservation with climate mitigation and socioenvironmental justice. In addition, the Working Group promotes discussions on critical issues, such as benefit sharing, the protection of traditional knowledge, and the relationship between biodiversity and climate change, contributing to the advancement of climate and environmental justice in Brazil and worldwide.

Mariana Fernandes Miranda

Coordenador(a)

Thiago Nunes Fernandes

Coordenador(a)

Ciro Brito

Mentor(a)

Mentor(a)

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WG Waste and Climate

LACLIMA’s Waste and Climate Working Group is a working group dedicated to discussing and promoting the integration between solid waste management and the fight against climate change, with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promoting sustainable practices. The Working Group addresses topics such as the National Solid Waste Policy (PNRS), GHG emissions in the waste sector, final waste disposal, basic sanitation, energy use of biogas and biomethane, waste prevention, reduction of the organic fraction, climate justice, and the transition to a circular economy. The group seeks to train its participants, foster the production of knowledge (such as the development of an e-book), and propose solutions that integrate waste management with climate mitigation. In addition, the Working Group promotes discussions on critical topics, such as the relationship between waste and water resources, and the importance of the participation of recyclable material collectors in climate justice.

Carolina Gonçalves Mota

Coordenador(a)

Iris Zimmer

Coordenador(a)

André Castilho

Mentor(a)

Mentor(a)

LACLIMA   |  LATIN AMERICAN CLIMATE LAWYERS INITIATIVE FOR MOBILIZING ACTION
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We are an institute dedicated to researching, developing, disseminating and implementing climate knowledge and policies through the lens of Law, with a multidisciplinary approach focused on Brazil and Latin America.

LACLIMA operates in four programmatic areas, with training as a transversal tool:

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Global Advocacy

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Climate Policy

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LACLIMA Network

Training

Training

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The Paris Agreement Observatory, created by LACLIMA, is a tool that follows and monitors the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, also known by the acronym UNFCCC.

In an educational manner, the Paris Agreement Observatory provides monthly information on the Paris Agreement and the actions of governments in tackling climate change, monitoring the topics of the negotiations, relevant information on the climate meetings that take place in June (SB), the COPs, and other matters relevant to the theme.

Sign up to receive the LACLIMA Paris Agreement Observatory's monthly Alert and check out the latest alerts and key translated documents from the negotiations.

Publications

We’ve featured the most recent publications below, but be sure to check out our entire archive for a complete overview!

Monitor do Acordo de Paris - Julho 2026

Resumão LACLIMA - SB 64

Monitor do Acordo de Paris - Junho 2026

Special COP 30

We’ve featured the most recent publications below, but be sure to check out our entire archive for a complete overview!

News

Follow all of LACLIMA's activities!

SB 64 em Bonn: implementação, desafios e a atuação da LACLIMA nas negociações climáticas

LACLIMA participa de discussão sobre Transição Justa na Conferência do Clima de Bonn

Caminhos para a Transição Justa nos Países da CPLP em destaque na SB64

LACLIMA Latitudes

Stay up-to-date on the climate agenda! Subscribe to the monthly LACLIMA Latitudes newsletter and receive timeless analyses, hot topics, study tips, articles, and information about our work directly to your email, all to help you delve deeper into the subject.

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Bulletin 9 - May 2026

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Bulletin 8 - April 2026

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Latin American Climate Lawyers Initiative for Mobilizing Action

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GT Ocean and Climate

The Ocean and Climate Working Group is a working group dedicated to exploring the role of the oceans in the global climate agenda from a legal and multidisciplinary perspective. To this end, the Working Group addresses topics such as marine governance, biodiversity preservation, the blue economy, ocean policies, climate change mitigation, and adaptation to the impacts of sea level rise. The group's objective is to train its participants, promote debate, foster research, and propose solutions through the development of technical and legal documents that support marine conservation strategies and integrate the role of the ocean into global climate policies. By engaging its members, the group aims to strengthen and expand the network of climate justice action related to this issue.

Carollina Arbex

Coordenador(a)

Laís Siqueira

Mentor(a)

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WG Agriculture

LACLIMA’s Agriculture WG is a working group dedicated to discussing and promoting solutions to climate challenges in the agricultural sector, integrating multidisciplinary perspectives. The WG addresses topics such as integrated agricultural systems, financial instruments for climate transition, geographical indications, sustainable agroforestry products, biodiverse food and the importance of biomes in combating climate change. The group seeks to promote public policies, sustainable practices and the production of knowledge to mitigate the impacts of climate change on agriculture, with a focus on food security and climate resilience.

Julia Lenzi

Coordenador(a)

Marcelo Budal

Mentor(a)

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WG Amazon

LACLIMA's Amazon WG is a working group focused on discussing and proposing solutions to the climate and socio-environmental challenges of the Amazon, integrating legal, political and multidisciplinary perspectives. The group seeks to promote training, reflection and concrete actions for the protection of the Amazon, considering its global impacts and the needs of local populations.

Indira Gabriela Pessoa de Oliveira

Coordenador(a)

Manuela Oliveira

Mentor(a)

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WG Carbon Makets

LACLIMA's Carbon Markets Working Group is a working group dedicated to discussing and promoting the development of carbon markets in Brazil, focusing on legal, regulatory and socio-environmental aspects. The Working Group addresses topics such as the fundamentals of carbon markets, additionality, the Brazilian carbon market bill, jurisdictional REDD+ projects, Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, and the relationship between forest carbon projects and collective territories in the Amazon. The group seeks to train its participants, analyze challenges and opportunities in carbon markets, and propose solutions that integrate climate mitigation with socio-environmental justice.

Mariana Villa Nova Correia

Coordenador(a)

Adriana Fonteles Silva

Mentor(a)

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WG Climate Finance

LACLIMA’s Climate Finance WG is a working group focused on discussing and promoting financing mechanisms for climate change mitigation and adaptation actions, both in the public and private sectors. The group seeks to train its participants, identify obstacles and opportunities in climate finance, and propose solutions to align financial flows with the needs of decarbonization and the promotion of climate justice.

Clara Saar

Coordenador(a)

Julia Faber

Mentor(a)

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WG Climate Justice

LACLIMA’s Climate Justice Working Group is a working group dedicated to promoting an anti-racist, decolonized, and territorialized approach to tackling climate change, with a focus on human rights, socio-environmental justice, and inclusion. The group seeks to empower its participants, foster dialogue with social and grassroots movements, and propose climate solutions that prioritize the protection of life and equity.

Renata Pereira Nocera

Coordenador(a)

Daniel Jaoude

Mentor(a)

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WG Climate Litigation

LACLIMA’s Climate Litigation Working Group is a working group dedicated to discussing and promoting the strategic use of litigation as a tool to address climate change, focusing on national and international cases. The group seeks to train its participants, foster knowledge production (such as the development of guidance materials) and propose innovative legal solutions to climate challenges. In addition, the Working Group promotes discussions on critical issues, such as litigation against financial institutions and shared responsibility in the commodity chain, contributing to the advancement of climate justice in Brazil and worldwide.

Luís Coelho da Silva Júnior

Coordenador(a)

Laura Rodrigues Gonçales

Mentor(a)

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WG Corporate and Climate

LACLIMA’s Corporate and Climate Working Group is a working group dedicated to discussing and promoting the integration of climate change into corporate practices, with a focus on governance, regulations, responsibilities, innovation and sustainability. The group seeks to empower and inspire companies to adopt sustainable practices, aligned with global climate demands, through case studies, discussions with experts and the production of guidance materials, such as booklets and newsletters.

Ranalyse de Souza Queiroz

Coordenador(a)

Ana Chagas

Mentor(a)

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WG Energy Transition

LACLIMA's Energy Transition Working Group is a working group dedicated to discussing and promoting the transition to a renewable and decarbonized energy matrix, focusing on the Brazilian and global contexts. The Working Group addresses topics such as the expansion of renewable energy, energy planning in Brazil, photovoltaic solar energy, green hydrogen, offshore wind energy, bioenergy, renewable energy certificates (RECs), and public policies for the decarbonization of the energy sector. The group seeks to train its participants, foster the production of knowledge (such as the "Observatory of New Frontiers of Renewable Energy in Brazil"), and propose solutions that integrate the energy transition with climate mitigation and sustainable development. The Working Group promotes discussions on critical topics, such as regulatory advances, technological challenges, and economic opportunities associated with the expansion of renewable energy in Brazil, contributing to the advancement of climate and environmental justice.

João Gabriel de Paula

Coordenador(a)

Adriana Fonteles Silva

Mentor(a)

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WG International

The LACLIMA International Working Group is a working group dedicated to discussing and promoting the integration of climate change into the global agenda, focusing on topics such as international cooperation, climate diplomacy, human rights, carbon markets, loss and damage, and the implementation of climate commitments such as NDCs (Nationally Determined Contributions). The group seeks to empower its participants to participate in the global climate debate, promote synergies with other LACLIMA Working Groups, and contribute to the construction of legal and political solutions that address climate challenges on an international scale.

Amanda Ramos Viana

Coordenador(a)

Bruna Baltazar Pedicino

Mentor(a)

agricultura

WG Sociobiodiversity

LACLIMA’s Sociobiodiversity Working Group is a working group dedicated to discussing and promoting the integration between biodiversity conservation and climate change, with a focus on sociobiodiversity, environmental justice, and sustainable development. The Working Group addresses topics such as the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, bioeconomy, sustainable supply chains, the Brazilian Forest Code, biopiracy, biodiversity credits, payment for environmental services (PES), corporate responsibility and biodiversity, and climate governance in cities. The group seeks to train its participants, foster knowledge production, and propose solutions that integrate biodiversity conservation with climate mitigation and socioenvironmental justice. In addition, the Working Group promotes discussions on critical issues, such as benefit sharing, the protection of traditional knowledge, and the relationship between biodiversity and climate change, contributing to the advancement of climate and environmental justice in Brazil and worldwide.

Mariana Fernandes Miranda

Coordenador(a)

Ciro Brito

Mentor(a)

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WG Waste and Climate

LACLIMA’s Waste and Climate Working Group is a working group dedicated to discussing and promoting the integration between solid waste management and the fight against climate change, with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promoting sustainable practices. The Working Group addresses topics such as the National Solid Waste Policy (PNRS), GHG emissions in the waste sector, final waste disposal, basic sanitation, energy use of biogas and biomethane, waste prevention, reduction of the organic fraction, climate justice, and the transition to a circular economy. The group seeks to train its participants, foster the production of knowledge (such as the development of an e-book), and propose solutions that integrate waste management with climate mitigation. In addition, the Working Group promotes discussions on critical topics, such as the relationship between waste and water resources, and the importance of the participation of recyclable material collectors in climate justice.

Carolina Gonçalves Mota

Coordenador(a)

André Castilho

Mentor(a)

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Climate Finance Working Group

The LACLIMA Climate Finance Working Group is focused on discussing and promoting financing mechanisms for climate change mitigation and adaptation actions, both in the public and private sectors. The group seeks to empower its participants, identify obstacles and opportunities in climate finance, and propose solutions to align financial flows with the needs of decarbonization and the promotion of climate justice.

Coordinated by:

Diego Miranda

Mentor:

Ana Carolina Duke

Working Groups (WGs)

Currently, the LACLIMA Network is organized into 12 Working Groups (WGs). Participation in the WGs is voluntary, meaning that members of the LACLIMA Network can participate in as many groups as they wish and contribute to each one according to their interest and availability.

Participation in the Working Groups is an excellent way to build, consolidate, and deepen knowledge on key climate law issues, as well as expand connections with other professionals and students in the field, providing a very rich opportunity for exchange and development for all members.

Publications from the "Rede LACLIMA Saberes"

Members of the network can become co-authors of the "Rede LACLIMA Saberes" collection. Check it out:

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Brazilian carbon market becoming a reality.

June 4, 2026

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Rede LACLIMA Saberes

Brazilian carbon market becoming a reality.

Jun 4, 2026

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Especial COP 30, Rede LACLIMA Saberes

Ocean Agenda at COP 30: a brief overview from the "Ocean and Climate" Working Group on progress, gaps, and next steps.

Dec 15, 2025

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Rede LACLIMA Saberes

Negotiations for a global agreement on plastic pollution

Sep 2, 2025

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Rede LACLIMA Saberes

Adrift in the legal arena: the absence of legal protection for environmental displaced persons.

Aug 28, 2025

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Rede LACLIMA Saberes

Why climate change should be included in municipal master plans

Jul 30, 2025

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Rede LACLIMA Saberes

Climate Litigation Perspectives for a Just Energy Transition

Jun 13, 2025

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LACLIMA Network in the Media

Rede LACLIMA no Jota.Flesh

PL do dano climático: por que alterar a lei pode ser mais perigoso? Por Danielle de Andrade Moreira, Luciana Tse Chaves Garcia Rego

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