China, Latin America & the environment Featured 5 low-cost technologies that help protect Latin America’s environment Innovations enable recycling, tracking poachers and invasive species, and adaptation to climate change
China Can the tiger nut solve China’s soybean crisis? The tuber of Cyperus esculentus, known as the tiger nut, could ease China’s reliance on foreign soy imports
Brazil Besieged by progress Painted as ‘anti-development’, communities in Maranhão resist a Chinese port as their rights are trampled
Brazil Black earth: the Amazon’s sustainable farming legacy Dark soil shows those who lived in the region for 2,000 years managed and preserved fertile ground
China Belt and Road: The new face of China in Latin America The second BRI forum takes place in Beijing with the signature initiative facing diplomatic challenges
Venezuela Venezuela and China: a perfect storm Experts acknowledge major errors in China’s Venezuela venture as opposition leader Guaidó claims power
China Chinese foreign direct investment to Latin America slows New data shows third year of dipping Chinese FDI to the region but a switch to new countries and sectors
Venezuela Venezuela crisis touches down in China Disagreement over Venezuela representative leads to IDB cancelling annual meeting, leaving “no winners”
Bolivia Bolivian quinoa producers place hope in China Bolivia expects organic quinoa market in China to boost prices amid climate and food security challenges
Uruguay Uruguay swaps agrochemicals for wasps Producers plan to ship non-genetically modified, agrochemical-free soy to China for human consumption
World China, Latin America and the environment: How much do you know? Our quiz tests how much you know about China's role in promoting sustainable development in Latin America
Colombia Amazonian dragon fish star in Chinese aquariums Chinese demand for ornamental fish has opened a niche in Colombia’s Amazon that could curb deforestation
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