“Tracking Deforestation with Open Data” with Luiz Toledo

This week’s podium talk is about using open sources in environmental research. We spoke with freelance journalist Luiz Toledo about his recent work on gaps in deforestation policies. He uncovered his stories using open databases and FOIA requests. Please note that the recording from Luiz’s microphone shows some distortion.

The lecture was presented by Charlotte Maher on Thursday 29 August 2024. The music presented is by Artlist.

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Discussed links:

Luiz’s research:

Deforestation Inc.

https://piaui.folha.uol.com.br/desmatamento-amazonia-embargos-icmbio/

https://www.occrp.org/en/feature/criminal-gangs-are-logging-the-worlds-last-brazilwood-trees-to-make-violin-bows

https://www.occrp.org/en/investigation/operation-do-re-mi-the-brazilian-bow-makers-under-investigation-for-dealing-in-endangered-wood

Luiz’s Newsletter: https://news.fiquemsabendo.com.br/

FOIA Resources:

https://www.404media.co/foia-forum-with-a-pacer-expert-7-31-1pm-est/

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/

https://x.com/JasonLeopold/status/1804630789205942322

https://portaldatransparencia.gov.br/

Environmental resources/deforestation:

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https://dadosabertos.ibama.gov.br/dataset/fiscalizacao-auto-de-infracao

https://cruzagrafos.abraji.org.br/

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https://eia-international.org/