#SOSBrazil

Amazon threatened by Brazil's Forest Code change

wwf.org.uk 06 Mar '12, 9am

#SOSBrazil

Thousands of Brazilians are taking to the streets in protest against the changes to the Forest Code. You may not be able to be there in person, but you can be there in spirit. Join people from around the world in an online demonstration by showing your support for Brazil’s forests on Facebook and Twitter. Feel free to make up your own message, or click on one of our suggested tweets in the column above. Why so many people want to block the Forest Code vote Along with 160 other groups, WWF-Brazil recently spent two days in the parliament in Brasilia urging decision-makers to listen to the science and to reject the proposed Forest Code reforms. We presented Brazil’s politicians with over 50 scientific studies highlighting the destructive consequences. You can see a summary of what we told them in our report 'Forest Law: what our legislators still need to know ' - an unpreced...

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Tweets

@zollrei2 » 04 Apr '12, 11am
RT @Maximillion1612: Be the voice for Jaguars. Brazil’s forests are under threat now. Spread the word #SOSBrazil [link]
@MissNea1968 » 23 Mar '12, 10am
RT @humane_rights: Amazon threatened by Brazil's Forest Code change - WWF UK [link] via @twttimes
@humane_rights » 23 Mar '12, 10am
Amazon threatened by Brazil's Forest Code change - WWF UK [link] via @twttimes
@zollrei2 » 17 Mar '12, 1pm
RT @laeleg: AmazonSOS:rainforests at risk from change to Forest Law.RT so Brazil's parliament gets msg #SOSBrazil [link] #pandamademe
@Team_JovovichBR » 14 Mar '12, 3pm
RT @zollrei2: RT @RuthBMac: Amazon / Rainforests SOS. RT so Brazil’s parliament gets message #SOSBrazil [link] #sápmi
@craftygreenpoet » 13 Mar '12, 9pm
Brazil's forests are the lungs of the world & home to amazing species but they're under threat [link] #SOSBrazil
@Isabelwriter » 13 Mar '12, 7pm
Is Brazil about to rip out its rainforests? #SOSBrazil via @cybercrofter [link]
@szikratigris » 13 Mar '12, 6pm
RT @cybercrofter: Worried about the jaguars. Brazil’s forests are under threat now. #SOSBrazil [link]
@cybercrofter » 13 Mar '12, 6pm
Worried about the jaguars. Brazil’s forests are under threat now. #SOSBrazil [link]
@OMondoc » 12 Mar '12, 2pm
AmazonSOS:rainforests at risk from change to Forest Law.RT so Brazil's parliament gets msg #SOSBrazil [link] #pandamademe
@MurielMerlin78 » 12 Mar '12, 1pm
RT @RouxAxelle: .@PresidenteDilma Please veto pending changes to the Forest Law. Create a sustainable future #SOSBrazil [link]
@LeahWorrall » 12 Mar '12, 11am
Vote on #forest code tomorrow ~ keep up pressure on @PresidenteDilma to veto change #SOSbrazil [link]
@leighmulley » 12 Mar '12, 11am
RT @CatRoissetter: [link]
@stephanie59X » 09 Mar '12, 3pm
RT @laurencecorps: Be the voice for Jaguars. Brazil's forests are under threat now. Spread the word #SOSBrazil [link]
@purnimadg » 09 Mar '12, 5am
@purnimadg Big protests in Brazil today about forest code changes. Show your support online. Use #sosbrazil - [link] - pls RT
@Collan11 » 08 Mar '12, 2pm
@McIlroyRory If you want to save the Amazon forest, now’s the time- send waves to Brazil’s parliament [link] Thanks #SOSBrazil
@SimmondsMills » 08 Mar '12, 1pm
RT @Kate_de: More mining of carbon stores. Its not a readily reversible process. [link] #leavitintheground #andleaveitinthetrees
@Collan11 » 08 Mar '12, 1pm
@thegame If you want to save the Amazon forest, now’s the time- send waves to Brazil’s parliament [link] Thanks #SOSBrazil
@Kate_de » 08 Mar '12, 12pm
More mining of carbon stores. Its not a readily reversible process. [link] #leavitintheground #andleaveitinthetrees
@mikeatedji » 08 Mar '12, 8am
"Amazon SOS: rainforests at risk from Forest Law change. RT so Brazil's parliament gets messaage #SOSBrazil [link]" #esdgc
@WWF_Deutschland » 07 Mar '12, 6pm
#SOSBrazil Die Abstimmung über das neue Waldgesetz wurde verschoben. Unser Protest bleibt! Alle Infos: [link]
@Monkeyducky123 » 07 Mar '12, 4pm
#SOSBrazil See here for more info: [link]
@ecomanda » 07 Mar '12, 4pm
Word on the street: 2-3,000 demonstrating in Brasilia right now against changes to forest law #SOSBrazil [link]
@davenorman » 07 Mar '12, 4pm
@EmeraldStreet @WWF_UK_Politics Re Brazil's forest laws - [link] #SOSBrazil
@WISESAP » 07 Mar '12, 2pm
Parece que la votacion para relajar el Codigo Forestal del Amazonas ha sido aplazada al 13 de Marzo [link] #SOSBrazil
@WISESAP » 07 Mar '12, 2pm
The vote for the Forest Code has been delayed to 13th of March... [link] #SOSBrazil
@jr_climbing » 07 Mar '12, 2pm
RT @scottincham: Be the voice for Jaguars. Brazil’s forests are under threat now. Spread the word #SOSBrazil [link]
@sandyfordBlue12 » 07 Mar '12, 11am
No to short term gain for a few to the deteriment of millions worldwide. Protect the environment today. #SOSBrazil [link]
@zollrei2 » 07 Mar '12, 11am
RT @RuthBMac: Amazon / Rainforests SOS. RT so Brazil’s parliament gets message #SOSBrazil [link] #sápmi
@NeilHindson » 07 Mar '12, 9am
RT @domonic90: Be the voice for Jaguars. Brazil’s forests are under threat now. Spread the word #SOSBrazil [link] Please RT
@leoniwatson » 07 Mar '12, 9am
RT @SaraJaneOMF: Be the voice for Jaguars. Brazil’s forests are under threat now. Spread the word #SOSBrazil [link]
@domonic90 » 07 Mar '12, 8am
RT @mabelgolightly: Be the voice for Jaguars. Brazil’s forests are under threat now. Spread the word #SOSBrazil [link]
@WWF_Deutschland » 07 Mar '12, 8am
#SOSBrazil Die Abstimmung in Brasilien über das Waldgesetz wurde auf Dienstag verschoben. Die Gefahr bleibt! [link]
@xavierbdn » 07 Mar '12, 7am
Ser la voz de los jaguares. los bosques de brasil están en peligro ahora corre la voz. Spread the word #SOSBrazil [link]
» 06 Mar '12, 9pm
RT @PseudonymX: Be the voice for Jaguars. Brazil’s forests are under threat now. Spread the word #SOSBrazil [link]
@Naturanima » 06 Mar '12, 9pm
RT @FocusNature: important day for the amazon. #SOSBrazil [link]
@nerysauger » 06 Mar '12, 8pm
RT @erinsvbird: .@PresidenteDilma Please veto pending changes to the Forest Law. Create a sustainable future #SOSBrazil [link]
@karla_hch » 06 Mar '12, 8pm
@PeaceChild the "panthera onca" is in danger in mesoamerica as well, its worth to spread the word anyhow! #SOSBrazil [link]
@karla_hch » 06 Mar '12, 8pm
RT @PeaceChild: Be the voice for Jaguars. Brazil’s forests are under threat now. Spread the word #SOSBrazil [link]
@NishNusound » 06 Mar '12, 8pm
“@WISESAP: @nishnusound Thanks for sharing from WWF UK ;) [link]” your welcome! X
@scottincham » 06 Mar '12, 7pm
6-7March, the Brazilian parliament is voting on whether to relax the country’s long-standing Forest Code: [link] #SOSBrazil
@SpeakNow4Tash » 06 Mar '12, 6pm
Changes to the Forest Law could affect up to 76 million hectares of forest - the size of Chile. #SOSBrazil [link]
@SpeakNow4Tash » 06 Mar '12, 6pm
Help block the Forest Code vote to stop disastrous changes to the Forest Law! #SOSBrazil [link]
@SpeakNow4Tash » 06 Mar '12, 6pm
Join the online demonstration to save Brazil’s forests. Help block the Forest Code vote [link] #SOSBrazil [link]
@FocusNature » 06 Mar '12, 6pm
important day for the amazon. #SOSBrazil [link]
@DaSmits » 06 Mar '12, 5pm
@nytimesgreen Join twitter action today! Save Brazilian forests from devastating changes. #SOSBrazil PLS RT [link]
@WWF_Colin » 06 Mar '12, 5pm
Twitter action on forest code growing. #SOSBrazil now trending in Canada and Germany. Help spread the word - [link]
@WWF_Colin » 06 Mar '12, 5pm
Forest code update: Not clear if vote is tonight or delayed. Keep presure on to protect the forests.#SOSBrazil [link]
@WWF_Colin » 06 Mar '12, 5pm
Very important couple of days for Amazon & Brazilian forests. Join global twitter action today. Use #SOSBrazil [link]
@dj_lfc » 06 Mar '12, 5pm
[link] #SOSBRAZIL