Dredges used in illegal mining are destroyed and illegal wood seized during inspections in AM
The Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) has destroyed dredges used for illegal mining and seized illegal wood in actions aimed at combating environmental crimes in the Amazon.
Ibama recommends maintaining the suspension of any dredging initiatives on the Tapajós River
Ibama has issued a technical note recommending the continued suspension of any dredging initiatives on the Tapajós River until an environmental study is conducted with adequate stakeholder participation.
Resort fined R$ 60 thousand for using macaws as a tourist attraction in a paradise area of MS
A resort in Bodoquena, Brazil, has been fined R$ 60,000 by Ibama for commercially exploiting wildlife images and allowing direct contact with native wildlife.
Mato Grosso allows elephant sanctuary to receive new animals again, and Ibama says it will conduct an inspection
The Mato Grosso Secretary of the Environment has lifted the ban on the Elephants Sanctuary Brazil to accept new animals, stating no sanitary risks at the facility following a technical assessment.
MPF recommends that Petrobras and Ibama suspend licensing and analyze impacts of oil exploration in the Amazon Delta
The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) in Brazil has recommended that Petrobras and the environmental agency Ibama suspend oil exploration licensing at the Amazon Delta and conduct a thorough environmental impact assessment.
Federal Police and Ibama seize 155m³ of illegally harvested timber in Maranhão
The Federal Police and Ibama seized 155m³ of illegally harvested timber during an operation called 'Logística Reserva' in Maranhão, Brazil.
Federal Police destroys vessels used in illegal gold mining in the Madeira River
Brazil's Federal Police, with the support of Ibama, destroyed 29 vessels used in illegal gold mining activities in the Madeira River during a recent operation.
Ibama and the Civil Police destroy two clandestine sawmills in Senador José Porfírio, Pará
Ibama and the Civil Police have destroyed two illegal sawmills operating in Senador José Porfírio, Pará, after discovering their illegal activities despite previous embargos.
Traps, 13 km of fishing net and almost 200 kg of fish seized during breeding season in PI
Over 13 kilometers of fishing nets and around 180 kg of fish were seized in Piauí during Operation Piracema I, aiming to curb illegal fishing during the reproductive period of fish.
Video shows interception of plane used in illegal mining on the border of PA with AP
A pilot was fined over R$ 6 million for environmental crimes during an operation against illegal mining in Brazil.
Ibama donates half a ton of food seized from illegal miners in RR
The Brazilian Institute of the Environment (Ibama) donated 502 kg of food seized during a crackdown on illegal mining activities in Roraima to social institutions.
Ibama and Federal Police destroy airplane and seize gold in operation against illegal mining on the border of PA with AP
A joint operation between Brazil's Ibama and Federal Police resulted in the destruction of an airplane, heavy machinery, and the seizure of gold in a crackdown on illegal mining activities between the states of Pará and Amapá.
Ibama fines Petrobras 2.5 million reais for fluid spill in the Amazon Mouth
Brazil's environmental agency Ibama has fined Petrobras 2.5 million reais for a fluid spill that occurred in the Amazon Mouth region.
Ibama fines Petrobras R$ 2.5 million for leak during drilling at the Foz do Amazonas
Ibama has imposed a R$ 2.5 million fine on Petrobras for a fluid leak during drilling operations in the Foz do Amazonas basin, which occurred in January.
Blue macaw tied with wire found in trunk and dies in Piauí
A blue macaw was found tied with wire in a car trunk along BR-316 in Piauí, where it was being transported illegally and died shortly after being rescued.
Farm in the Pantanal under investigation for suspected deforestation without environmental license
The Public Ministry of Mato Grosso do Sul has launched an investigation into potential illegal deforestation on a farm in the Pantanal region of Corumbá, following information from Ibama.
Ibama restricts fine conversion program after TCU charges
Ibama has reinstated a limited program that allows environmental fines to be converted into services following a suspension due to TCU's concerns over public finance regulations.
IBAMA opens selection process for paid internship in Belém and Santarém
IBAMA is offering paid internships in Belém and Santarém for students from various fields, with specific reservations for black candidates and persons with disabilities.
IBAMA opens selection process for paid internship in Belém and Santarém
IBAMA has announced a selection process for paid internships in Belém and Santarém, providing opportunities across various fields with specific reservation quotas for black candidates and individuals with disabilities.