From Data to Action
InfoAmazonia: Environmental Outlet Challenges a Corporate Giant
InfoAmazonia is the first media outlet to use data journalism and geospatial analysis to report on socio-environmental issues in the world’s largest rainforest. Operating in nine countries spanning the Amazon, the outlet publishes content in Portuguese, Spanish and English.
- Brazil
- InfoAmazonia
- Fabio Bispo
- 2023
- Brazil
- InfoAmazonia
- Fabio Bispo
- 2023
MAIN REVENUE MODEL
> The Story
Report for the World corps member, Fabio Bispo, in partnership with the Center for Climate Crime Analysis (CCCA), investigated French retail giant, Casino, for its purchase of cattle meat from meatpacker JBS, which has supply chain links to deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon. With the support of InfoAmazonia’s “Geo Journalism” lab, Bispo mapped out the journey of the meat from JBS slaughter houses across Brazil, to Casino.
Impact Summary:
Internal Individual Impact
Fabio’s reporting was recognized with a nomination for the 2024 Sigma Award, leading to more visibility and recognition of his work.
External Network Impact
The story was used in advocacy campaigns organized by prominent NGOs like Mighty Earth, Sherpa, Notre Affaire A Tous, and Rainforest Action Network.
External Institutional Impact
The report played a pivotal role in the pausing of JBS’ listing on the New York Stock Exchange, following a complaint with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Takeaway
Empowering the community with information can be a useful tool for networks taking action.
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