Brazil’s victory for the planet and democracy: seven lessons from Lula’s win

North America Climate Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:42:01 GMT High confidence — 76/100

Thank you, Brazil, for demonstrating how the far right can be trounced while protection for the Amazon is strengthened.
In a world where nature and democracy appeared to be bleeding out in tandem, voters and forest defenders in this global south powerhouse have shown it is possible to staunch the flow.
This should provide much needed inspiration and, more practically, a playbook for social and environmental movements in other countries facing elections, including the US, Spain and France.

Thank you, Brazil, for demonstrating how the far right can be trounced while protection for the Amazon is strengthened.
In a world where nature and democracy appeared to be bleeding out in tandem, voters and forest defenders in this global south powerhouse have shown it is possible to staunch the flow.
This should provide much needed inspiration and, more practically, a playbook for social and environmental movements in other countries facing elections, including the US, Spain and France.

Sources: Guardian