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Brazil

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil
* https://www.google.com/maps/place/Brazil
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* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nationally_determined_contribution
* https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/all-about-ndcs
* https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement/nationally-determined-contributions-ndcs/nationally-determined-contributions-ndcs
Brazil First NDC (2022 - Second Update 
Brazil First NDC (2020 - Archived Updated Submission)
Explanatory Letter, Brazil (2020)
Brazil First NDC (2021 - Updated Submission Letter)
	Brazil First NDC (2016 - Archived) 
INDC
Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) -- 2015 
 Brazil's INDC plan
* http://www.mapsopensource.com/brazil?url=brazil
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Category:Amazonia
Category:Brazil
Category:South America
Category:Location
Category:Countries
Category:Agricultural Economics
Category:Ecological Economics
Category:Economic Development
Category:Human Rights
Category:INDC
Breckenridge, CO Medicinal Marijuana Initiative

Type: Ballot Initiative
Status: Passed by 50 votes in April 1994
Source File: (Missing)
Text:
ORDERING THE MAYOR TO DIRECT THE POLICE CHIEF AND THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO MAKE THEIR LOWEST PRIORITY THE ARREST OR PROSECUTION OF THOSE INVOLVED IN THE POSSESSION OR CULTIVATION OF MARIJUANA FOR PERSONAL USE FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES, AND FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO ALLOW A LETTER FROM A TREATING PHYSICIAN TO BE USED A PRIMA FACIA EVIDENCE THAT MARIJUANA CAN ALLEVIATE THE PAIN AND SUFFERING OF THAT PATIENT'S MEDICAL CONDITION, AND INSTRUCTING THE TOWN'S REPRESENTATIVE TO LOBBY THE STATE LEGISLATURE FOR A STATE MEDICAL MARIJUANA BILL. 
WHEREAS, the Colorado State Legislature held hearings and approved the medicinal use of marijuana (HB 1042; Colorado Revised Statute 25-5-901-907); and 
WHEREAS, "hemp medical preparations" are defined as all products made from hemp, cannabis, or marijuana that are intended for the treatment of disease, the relief of pain, or for any healing purpose; and 
WHEREAS, "medicinal purposes," for the purpose of this ordinance, would include, but not be limited to, the treatment of AIDS, glaucoma, cancer, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, rheumatism, severe muscle spasm, epilepsy, asthma, as well as other serious illnesses or pain; and 
WHEREAS, hemp preparations have been used for thousands of years throughout the world, over 100 years in the United States alone, for medical purposes until prohibition in 1937 by the Federal government for political reasons; and 
WHEREAS, Federal agencies have refused to recognize marijuana's important role in medical therapy, continue to maintain a prohibition against marijuana's prescriptine medical use, and recently cancelled the nation's Federal marijuana-as-medicine program; and 
WHEREAS, these federal policies unnecessarily expose the people of Summit County, including Breckenridge, to pain and suffering and prevent physicians in Breckenridge from exercising their professional judgment; now, therefore, be it 
RESOLVED, that the people of Breckenridge order the Mayor to direct the Police Chief and the District Attorney to make their lowest priority the arrest or prosecution of those involved in the possession or cultivation of hemp medical preparation for medicinal purposes; and, be it 
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the people of Breckenridge order the Mayor to direct the District Attorney to allow a letter from a treating physician to be used as prima facia evidence that hemp medical preparations can alleviate the pain and suffering of that patient's medical condition;, and be it 
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the representative of the town of Breckenridge lobby the Colorado Legislature for a state medical marijuana bill.
Category:Ballot Initiatives
Category:City Governments
Category:Colorado
Category:Marijuana
Bridgeport, CT Local Scholarship Fund

Type: Municipal Code
Status: Adopted on 11/7/05
Source File: Click here
Text:
3.16.170 Motor vehicle property tax check-off for local scholarship fund.
A. Pursuant to Section 12-169a. Motor vehicle property tax check-off for local scholarship fund of General Statutes of the state of Connecticut to wit:
1. Bridgeport shall redesign and designate a place on its municipal motor vehicle property tax bill for taxpayers to check off amounts to donate to the local scholarship fund. The redesign of such tax bill shall be done so as to allow a taxpayer to voluntarily check off and donate an amount of at least one dollar ($1.00). The donated amount shall not reduce the tax liability but shall be in addition to the amount otherwise due and payable. The redesign of the motor vehicle property tax bill shall be approved by the office of policy and management prior to its use. Where feasible the city will include an insert with its motor vehicle property tax bills which explains the scholarship fund and the check-off provision to the taxpayer. The town treasurer shall deposit all moneys collected as a result of the check-off in the fund and the treasurer may accept donations from other sources for purposes of the fund.
2. Under separate action the city council will either establish a board or commission or designate an existing board, commission or a committee or designate an existing nonprofit organization, exempt from federal income tax to serve as its scholarship committee. This committee will be responsible for establishing all rules, practices and procedures to oversee the application process for these scholarships as well as determine the rules, practices and procedures for disbursement of these funds. All funds generated must be used for post-secondary education scholarships. No funds shall be used for any administrative cost with the exception of the printing and disbursement of applications and the advertising and promotion of the scholarship process.
3. The city may establish under its budget and appropriations process a goal of contributing up to a maximum of a one hundred (100%) percent match for the first twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) raised under this check-off system. The city may appropriate additional amounts of matching funds at the same or differing percentages, with or without limitations, to further promote participation in this voluntary program.
4. The ordinance codified in this chapter shall be implemented by the city once it is feasible to do so, taking into account the technical capabilities of the tax collector’s office, office of policy and management (OPM), treasurer’s office, and information technology services department (ITS). (Ord. dated 11/7/05)
Category:City Governments
Category:Code
Category:Connecticut
Category:Education
Bridgewater State College, MA Campus Climate Action Group

Type: Policy
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.bridgew.edu/InstDiversity/CCAG/
Description:
The Campus Climate Action Group is the result of faculty, staff, and students at Bridgewater State College combining forces to promote an environment where equity and diversity are truly valued beyond verbal commitments and mere tolerance. 
Mission Statement
The Campus Climate Action Group moves the Bridgewater State College community forward on the diversity continuum of tolerance, understanding, acceptance, respect, appreciation and celebration of differences. It provides opportunities to learn about those differences and teaches positive ways of interaction with individuals from diverse backgrounds enabling all members of the college to work, live and study in a safe and positive environment.
Campus Climate Action Group Plan
The Campus Climate Action Group has developed a two year plan which emphasizes a campus-wide visibility "building bridges" campaign. It is our hope that more people who believe in our mission statement and vision will want to become members and participate in our upcoming events, training and educational programs.
Campus Climate Action Group Logo
The logo for the Campus Climate Action Group is a bridge. The bridge implies "building bridges" between individuals and groups who live and work at Bridgewater State College. 
Category:Colleges
Category:Diversity
Category:Massachusetts
Category:Policies
Brisbane, Australia 2 Million Trees Project

Type: Program
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:CITY_SMART:1492210004:pc=PC_2645
Description:
2 Million Trees is restoring forest habitat across Brisbane's urban environment and creating a legacy for future generations to enjoy.
By July 2008, the 2 Million Trees project had planted more than 250,000 new trees around Brisbane. By the end of 2008 another 12 bushland restoration sites will be planted, including 170,000 trees in Kholo by the end of October.
The 2 Million Trees project is bringing communities and businesses together to protect and improve ecological diversity and to make Brisbane the greenest city in Australia.
You can help re-forest Brisbane by donating to the Brisbane Environment Trust at the Signature Brisbane website.
Signature Brisbane is an initiative of the City of Brisbane Arts and Environment Trust and is a not-for-profit company. It is dedicated to creating an environmental legacy for the future of Brisbane.
Restoring bushland
We have a citywide goal of reaching 40% bushland cover by 2026. Community groups, tree planting organisations and Brisbane City Council have embarked on an ambitious tree planting programs in locations near you.
The 2 Million Trees urban forest project will:
* increase biodiversity, revegetate critical natural areas
* recreate habitat for Brisbane’s unique wildlife
* improve the amenity of the city
* improve the health of the city’s waterways
* improve air quality
* progress towards the 40% vegetation cover target under Vision 2026
Tree planting days
Tree planting days are an ideal opportunity to meet your local neighbours and tree planting experts and learn how you can contribute to your community with the unique benefits trees and wildlife bring. Volunteers will also enjoy:
* Green Heart CitySmart sustainability information and giveaways
* supervised planting with Council and tree care experts
* a free sausage sizzle
* free plants to create a habitat in your backyard
Category:Councils
Category:Programs
Category:Queensland
Category:Trees and Forests
Brisbane, Australia Green Buses

Type: Policy
Status: Adopted
Source File: http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE::pc=PC_152
Description:
More than 195 wheelchair accessible, air conditioned [natural] gas buses are now part of Brisbane City Council's fleet of about 700 buses.
Visit our Green bus newsroom for more information.
Project details
Council is continuing to upgrade its bus fleet and will add an extra 60 gas buses to the fleet every year. 
Compared to most diesel buses, gas buses produce:
* 99% less carbon monoxide
* 82% less hydrocarbons
* 94% less nitrogen oxide
* 15% less carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases
* 60% less noise 
As part of the green bus project, Council is switching its diesel buses to BP's 'ultra low sulphur diesel'. Environmental benefits of the new fuel include:
* up to 60% less smoke
* 90% less sulphur dioxide
* 80% less air toxins including 'polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons', which have been linked to cancer
* 20% less fine particles
* 10% less nitrogen oxide
* less exhaust odour and waste oil 
Council will also open a $4 million gas refuelling station at Virginia for buses using the Inner Northern Busway when it opens in February.
Category:Councils
Category:Mass Transit
Category:Policies
Category:Queensland
Brisbane, Australia In-Home Energy Monitor Rebate Program

Type: Program
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:CITY_SMART::pc=PC_3171
Description:
Energy audits and monitors
Council has two exciting offers to help you save energy at home: 
* $50 cash-back for the ClimateSmart Home Service (commencing January)
* $50 rebate on an in-home energy monitor (for residents who want to start saving now)
In Home Energy Monitors
An in-home energy monitor makes it easy to keep track of and reduce your home's electricity usage.
How it works
A sensor and transmitter are installed in your switchboard. Readings are sent by a transmitter to a display inside your home. The monitor then works out your energy usage and costs, and your greenhouse gas emissions.
The monitors can also display temperature and humidity levels.
Rebates
The ClimateSmart Home Service (as above) will install an energy monitor in your home, and this service is available from 1 January. 
In the meantime, you can buy an energy monitor at:
* Green Heart CitySmart shopping centre displays
* Neighbourhood Fairs
Brisbane City Council is offering a $50 rebate on the cost of installation, once the energy monitor has been installed. The monitors cost $130 but must be installed by a licensed electrician at an extra cost.
To claim the rebate you need to complete an application form.
In-home energy monitor rebate application form (PDF - 72kb)
Free ClimateSmart Home Service
Brisbane residents can take advantage of the Queensland Government's ClimateSmart Home Service. The service normally costs $50 but Council will make this service free for Brisbane households.
The ClimateSmart Home Service starts on 1 January 2009. You will be contacted closer to that date by the state government to confirm your interest.
Category:Councils
Category:Economics
Category:Energy Policy
Category:Programs
Category:Queensland
Brisbane, Australia Invasive Species Management Plan

Type: Policy
Status: Adopted
Source File: http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE::pc=PC_2331
Description:
Why we need an Invasive Species Management Plan
Invasive plants and animals cost Queenslanders more than $600 million each year in losses to agricultural production alone. In Brisbane, invasive species:
* are the number one threat to our biodiversity after land clearing
* affect our nature-based recreation and tourist industry
* can cause respiratory and skin irritations
Under the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 local governments must prepare an invasive species management plan that is:
* approved by the state government
* compliant with the Act
* reviewed every year
What the Invasive Species Management Plan does
The Invasive Species Management Plan helps to:
* identify problems that affect successful invasive species management
* develop a number of options to overcome those problems
* decide which strategies are best suited to deal with the problems over the next four years
* implement actions to combat the problems
* review the actions to see if any changes are needed
Who the Invasive Species Management Plan affects
Anyone who owns land, including individuals, companies and governments, has a responsibility under this Plan to control the impact of pests on their land.
This means that whether you own a house with a garden in the inner city, outer suburban acreage or an industrial site, you are responsible for controlling invasive plants and animals on your land.
Invasive Species Management Plan
You can download the Invasive Species Management Plan in parts:
Brisbane Invasive Species Management Plan - part A (PDF - 254kb)
Brisbane Invasive Species Management Plan - part B (PDF - 246kb)
Brisbane Invasive Species Management Plan - part C (PDF - 48kb)
Category:Councils
Category:Invasive Species
Category:Policies
Category:Queensland
Brisbane, Australia Plan for Action on Climate Change and Energy

Type: Policy
Status: Adopted on 4/30/07
Action Plan
Text:
Shown are pages 1 & 2 of the 19 page document
Introduction
Scientists agree that climate change is occurring worldwide. The expected increases in climate
variability, the higher temperatures and greater extreme weather will pose significant challenges for
Brisbane. Increasing energy prices will also impact on businesses and the community. Local
governments such as Brisbane City Council are in key positions to respond to these challenges.
Brisbane City Council’s response is the Plan for Action on Climate Change and Energy. This plan is
based on recommendations made by the independent Climate Change and Energy Taskforce
commissioned by Council. To ensure the successful implementation of the Plan for Action, Council will
partner and work with the Commonwealth and State Governments, the community, business and
industry to make deep and meaningful cuts in Brisbane’s greenhouse emissions.
The Council will continue its successful approach of avoiding taking actions that produce or increase
greenhouse gas emissions in the first place; then abating or reducing, our contribution to greenhouse
gas emissions. We will also adapt to climate change by ensuring the opportunities, such as new
“green” businesses and industries are maximised and the negative impacts (from storms, flooding and
heatwave) are minimised. Where we can’t avoid or abate our greenhouse emissions we will offset
them by reducing emissions elsewhere through initiatives such as planting trees to absorb and store
carbon dioxide.
Background
In August 2006, Brisbane City Council set up the Climate Change and Energy Taskforce. Its aim was
to advise Council on how to prepare and respond to the challenges of:
* climate change
* increasing energy consumption
* rising petrol prices
* peak oil (when the global supply of oil begins to fall)
The Taskforce was an independent body and its members included Professor Ian Lowe (chairperson),
John McEvoy, Jim McKnoulty, Patrice Derrington (retired from Taskforce), and Scott Losee.
The final taskforce report, Climate Change and Energy Taskforce Final Report: A Call for Action, was
presented to Council’s Establishment and Coordination Committee on 12 March 2007. This report
included some 31 recommendations across eight strategy areas. It was decided that full Council
would debate the final taskforce report at a special meeting on 30 April 2007 and agree on the
recommendations to be adopted.
Category:Councils
Category:Policies
Category:Queensland
Category:Sustainability Policies
Brisbane, Australia Solar Hot Water Rebate Program

Type: Program
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:CITY_SMART:1492210004:pc=PC_5017
Description:
Brisbane City Council is offering a $400 rebate to the first 1500 Brisbane residents who install a solar hot water system or heat pump, to replace their existing gas or electric hot water systems.
Council’s Solar Water Heater Rebate Program aims to increase the number of Brisbane homes with solar hot water systems and heat pumps.
Criteria for the rebate:
* must be an existing home, replacing an existing gas or electric system with a solar hot water system or heat pump
* the replacement systems must be installed in a residential property (eg. private home or unit )
* the premises must be in the Brisbane City Council local government area and pay rates to Brisbane City Council
* the replacement solar hot water system must be of a standard that qualifies for a minimum of 20 Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
* all systems must be installed by a licensed plumber and must be inspected by Council’s Plumbing Services Group
For a full list of eligibility criteria, download the Rebate Application Form (PDF - 54kb).
Category:Councils
Category:Programs
Category:Queensland
Category:Solar Energy
Brisbane, Australia Walking and Cycling Plan

Type: Policy
Status: Adopted
Source File: http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE::pc=PC_2307
Description:
Brisbane Active Transport Strategy: Walking and Cycling Plan 2005-2010
Introduction
Brisbane Active Transport Strategy: Walking and Cycling Plan 2005-2010 is the document that outlines the steps that Council is taking to increase walking and cycling in Brisbane.
To achieve the objectives of this strategy Council is working on the following:
:1. Infrastructure - Providing an inter-connected network of pedestrian pathways and bikeways that are safe, convenient and that many people can access.
:2. Education and encouragement - Promoting walking and cycling as attractive means of transport and recreation by stressing their availability and the environmental, economic and health benefits of these activities.
:3. User safety and personal security - Creating a comfortable and safe walking and cycling network.
:4. Integrated transport programs and projects - Integrating walking and cycling into transport planning processes.
:5. Integration with public transport - Integrating walking and cycling with public transport to increase its patronage and relieve road network congestion.
:6. Mid-journey and end-of-trip facilities - Providing mid-journey and end-of-trip facilities, like locker rooms and showers, to encourage more people to walk and cycle.
:7. Land use planning - Integrating walking and cycling into land use planning to create spaces that facilitate and encourage increased 'active transport'.
:8. Other clean and green transport modes - Encouraging all active, healthy and environmentally friendly forms of transport.
The plan also proposed an investment strategy which, together with Brisbane's Transport plan, aims to achieve a 15% of all trips by walking and 8% of all trip by cycling in Brisbane by 2016.
Download the plan
You can download the Brisbane Active Transport Strategy: Walking and Cycling Plan 2005-2010:
:Walking and Cycling Plan 2005-2010 – cover and executive summary (289kb)
:Walking and Cycling Plan 2005-2010 – policy context (628kb)
:Walking and Cycling Plan 2005-2010 – strategies, part 1 (565kb)
:Walking and Cycling Plan 2005-2010 – strategies,part 2 (621kb)
:Walking and Cycling Plan 2005-2010 – strategies,part 3 (512kb)
:Walking and Cycling Plan 2005-2010 – implementation and investment (582kb)
:Walking and Cycling Plan 2005-2010 – monitoring, glossary and references (996kb)
Category:Councils
Category:Foot-Powered Transportation
Category:Policies
Category:Queensland