Environmental Inspection Embargoes 115 Hectares and Fines Irregularities in Southern Amazonas
The Environmental Protection Institute of Amazonas (Ipaam) has fined R$ 585,500 and embargoed 115 hectares of land near Humaitá due to illegal deforestation and agricultural activities.
Ibama destroys vehicles, machinery, and engines after reports of illegal mining in Pará
Ibama has destroyed vehicles and equipment used for illegal gold mining in the Jari Ecological Station in Pará following reports of increased illegal activity in the area.
Ibama fines farmer nearly R$ 500,000 for illegal deforestation in Ulianópolis, Pará
The Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) fined a farmer nearly R$ 500,000 for illegal deforestation activities in Ulianópolis, Pará.
Area of forest equivalent to 49 football fields illegally deforested in the interior of the Amazon
An area of forest in Apuí, Amazonas, equivalent to 49 football fields, has been embargoed due to illegal deforestation activities as part of an environmental enforcement operation.
Operation Tamoiotatá imposes R$ 1.7 million in fines for illegal deforestation on BR-230 in Amazonas
The Tamoiotatá operation in Humaitá, Amazonas resulted in R$ 1.7 million in fines for three individuals involved in illegal deforestation.
NGOs ask STF to block works funded by amendments causing deforestation and invasion of indigenous lands
Environmental defense entities request the Brazilian Supreme Court to halt funding for road construction that leads to illegal deforestation and invasion of indigenous territories.
CSOs, experts urge review of C’River forestry law to curb crime, deforestation
Civil Society Organizations and stakeholders in Cross River are advocating for an overhaul of the state's forestry laws to combat crime and deforestation effectively.
Illegal mining closed in deforested area in the interior of MT
The Brazilian police shut down an illegal mining operation in Colniza, MT, and confiscated mining equipment during their operation.
Federal Police carries out operation against illegal logging scheme that caused R$ 41 million in damages in indigenous land of RO
The Brazilian Federal Police have launched Operation Erisícton to dismantle an illegal logging and deforestation network in the Roosevelt Indigenous Land, resulting in significant environmental damage.
Malawi: They organized a fake funeral to smuggle charcoal
Authorities in Malawi are pursuing at least nine individuals accused of smuggling charcoal using a hearse disguised as a funeral procession.
Satellite monitoring generates nearly R$ 5 million in fines for environmental crimes in western São Paulo
Satellite technology has proven effective in combating illegal deforestation in western São Paulo, resulting in nearly R$ 5 million in fines in 2025.
Woman fined nearly R$ 4 thousand after illegal deforestation was flagged by satellite images in the interior of SP
A 30-year-old woman in Tupi Paulista, Brazil, has been fined nearly R$ 4,000 for illegal deforestation detected via satellite monitoring.
Illegal mining 'devours Napo' for more than a decade
Illegal mining is severely impacting Napo, Ecuador, leading to deforestation and the contamination of rivers with toxic substances like mercury and cyanide.
With the support of satellite images, police catch and fine man R$ 1,500 for illegal deforestation in Salmourão
A 55-year-old man was fined R$ 1,595 for illegally deforesting native vegetation in Salmourão, Brazil, using satellite imagery for monitoring.
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.
Man fined over R$ 5,000 for illegally removing native vegetation in Salmourão
A 44-year-old man was fined more than R$ 5,000 for illegally clearing native vegetation on a farm in Salmourão, SP, following an environmental degradation report.