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December 2009

Wishing you a green and happy Christmas...

Instead of sending Christmas cards this year I decided to make a donation to the World Land Trust, to permanently protect half an acre of the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest. You can see my certificate here.

The Atlantic Rainforest is one of the most endangered eco-regions in the world, with only 7% left. My half acre will be incorporated into the Reserva Ecologica de Guapi Assu (REGUA).

Expanding the reserve will help to protect more of this invaluable habitat, which is home to several endangered species. Click here to find out more about REGUA and the World Land Trust's work there.

Let me take this opportunity to wish you a very happy festive season and a prosperous New Year!

Investing in Brazil

With preparations underway for hosting the World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016, Brazil is experiencing impressive economic growth at a time when many countries are struggling.

Brazil's President Lula visited the UK in November to promote investment opportunities there. During his stay he told the Financial Times how the strategic investment and tax breaks his government had put in place to boost the economy in 2007 had helped Brazil "get into the crisis last and be the first out".

He went on to say, "I think that between 2016 and 2020 at most, Brazil will be the fifth economy of the world". He added, "This is a very glorious moment - almost magical - in Brazilian history".

If you're considering tapping into the Brazilian market, there has never been a better time. As a fluent Portuguese-speaker with ten years of marketing experience and some excellent contacts in Brazil, I can help you achieve it.

Click here to find out more.

Green Drinks @ the Global

It's now been two years since I took on the role of co-ordinator for Reading Green Drinks. A group of us who care about environmental and ethical issues meet up for relaxed networking at the Global Café from 6.30 to 8.30pm on the first Tuesday of every month.

The Reading meeting is one of hundreds that take place monthly all over the world so, if you’re not based locally, click here to see if there’s a group near you.

To see this and previous news with pictures, click here.

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