Rodrigo Agostinho
Rodrigo Agostinho is a Brazilian environmentalist and the head of Ibama, Brazil's environmental protection agency. He has been a prominent figure in the ongoing debate over environmental regulations and the balance between economic development and conservation. His recent news presence is linked to discussions around the exploration of oil in the Foz do Amazonas, where he confirmed a new evaluation by Ibama regarding Petrobras's operations, indicating a potential shift in the agency's stance on environmental approvals.
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Rodrigo Agostinho, the president of Ibama, warned about the risks of the new environmental licensing policy.
90% dos projetos autorizados por estados e municípios podem virar autodeclaratórios com nova lei
Brazil· 2025-11-29
The president of Ibama stated that it made no sense to hold back Petrobras' license due to COP-30 repercussions.
COP-30: Cúpula tem início com apelo por soluções efetivas, disputa entre países e temporal
Liechtenstein· 2025-11-11
Rodrigo Agostinho, the president of Ibama, stated that he did not feel pressured by President Lula regarding the oil exploration license.
Chefe do Ibama nega pressão de Lula por licença para petróleo na Margem Equatorial: ‘Nunca me ligou’Liechtenstein· 2025-11-10
Rodrigo Agostinho is the president of Ibama, referenced regarding the licensing process for Petrobras.
Com sinal verde para a Petrobras, governador do Amapá defende novos licenciamentos na Foz do AmazonasBrazil· 2025-10-22
“Estamos fazendo uma ação muito forte para que a impunidade não prospere”, disse o presidente do Ibama, Rodrigo Agostinho.
Desmatamento cresce na Amazônia, mas cai no Cerrado e no PantanalLiechtenstein· 2025-09-15
Rodrigo Agostinho, president of Ibama, cites lack of structure as the main bottleneck for licensing.
Licenciamento ambiental: quantos processos estão na mesa do Ibama?Liechtenstein· 2025-08-08
Rodrigo Agostinho is the president of Ibama and has been negotiating the postponement of a vote on environmental licensing legislation.
'Negacionistas estão empoderados', diz presidente do Ibama após Câmara flexibilizar licenciamentoBrazil· 2025-07-18Rodrigo Agostinho identified problematic points in the environmental licensing legislation.
Votação do licenciamento ambiental tem confusão entre deputada indígena e parlamentar do MBLLiechtenstein· 2025-07-17
Rodrigo Agostinho is the president of Ibama who has delayed the decision on granting Petrobras the license for oil exploration.
'Há riscos muito grandes e consequências'Brazil· 2025-04-04
Rodrigo Agostinho is the president of the environmental institute Ibama, responsible for deciding on the licensing for the Margem Equatorial project.
Presidente da Petrobras espera que Ibama libere avaliação pré-operacional da Margem Equatorial em abrilBrazil· 2025-03-31
Rodrigo Agostinho is the president of Ibama, who was described as being fearful and lacking courage in his role.
Brasil tem direito a área marítima equivalente à da Alemanha reconhecido pela ONUBrazil· 2025-03-28
Rodrigo Agostinho is the president of Ibama who is under pressure regarding the license decision.
aliados de Lula consideram que Silveira exagerou em pressão sobre o IbamaBrazil· 2025-03-24
Rodrigo Agostinho is the president of Ibama and is involved in discussions regarding Petrobras's drilling request.
Marina Silva prevê reunião com Silveira e Ibama sobre Margem Equatorial após viagem de Lula ao JapãoBrazil· 2025-03-21Rodrigo Agostinho is the president of Ibama who has been criticized for his silence on licensing decisions.
Ministro de Minas e Energia 'invade de maneira inaceitável' atribuições do Ibama, dizem servidoresBrazil· 2025-03-20Rodrigo Agostinho is the president of Ibama who has been criticized for his silence on the licensing process.
ministro de Minas e Energia sugere falta de 'coragem' de presidente do IbamaBrazil· 2025-03-20Rodrigo Agostinho, the president of the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama), is expected not to endorse a preliminary opinion recommending the denial of Petrobras' request.
Reforma do setor elétrico será enviada ao Congresso em até 60 dias, diz Alexandre SilveiraLiechtenstein· 2025-03-07
Rodrigo Agostinho is the president of Ibama, who issued a recommendation against Petrobras's request.
ministro de Minas e Energia defende usar recursos públicos para reduzir contas de luzBrazil· 2025-03-07
Rodrigo Agostinho is the president of Ibama, who issued a recommendation against Petrobras's request.
ministro de Minas e Energia defende usar recursos públicos para reduzir contas de luzBrazil· 2025-03-07Rodrigo Agostinho will make the final decision regarding the exploration license based on various information.
Sob pressão do governo, Marina evita conflito sobre Margem Equatorial e defende que decisão do Ibama será 'técnica'Brazil· 2025-03-03
Rodrigo Agostinho is the president of Ibama who participated in the press conference about the environmental emergency declaration.
Governo define regiões com maior risco para incêndios florestais; veja mapaLiechtenstein· 2025-03-01
Rodrigo Agostinho is the president of the environmental agency Ibama, who will make the final decision on the research license.
técnicos do Ibama recomendam negar autorização para Petrobras perfurar área; decisão não é definitivaBrazil· 2025-02-27Rodrigo Agostinho is the president of the environmental agency Ibama, who will make the final decision on the license for Petrobras.
técnicos do Ibama recomendam negar autorização para Petrobras perfurar área; decisão não é definitivaBrazil· 2025-02-27Rodrigo Agostinho is the current president of Ibama and is set to assume a mandate in the Chamber of Deputies.
Alas do PT já disputam cadeira de Nísia Trindade no Ministério da Saúde; leia bastidoresLiechtenstein· 2025-02-20
Rodrigo Agostinho is the president of Ibama, which is responsible for environmental licensing.
Lenga-lenga que derrota o BrasilLiechtenstein· 2025-02-14
Rodrigo Agostinho is the current president of Ibama, who is seen as 'demissionário' due to pressure from the government.
‘Inadmissível’: servidores do Ibama rebatem Lula sobre ‘lenga-lenga’ em análise sobre petróleoLiechtenstein· 2025-02-12
Rodrigo Agostinho issued a technical opinion in 2023 regarding the conditions for oil exploration in the region.
Ex-presidente do Ibama critica pressão de Lula sobre ‘lenga-lenga’ do órgão: ‘Inaceitável’Liechtenstein· 2025-02-12
Rodrigo Agostinho is the President of Ibama and is under pressure for delays in authorizing oil exploration.
Lula ‘frita’ presidente do Ibama e aumenta aposta sobre mudança na direção do instituto ambientalLiechtenstein· 2025-02-12
Rodrigo Agostinho is the President of Ibama who confirmed a new evaluation will take place after Petrobras completes a protective unit.
Um veredicto para a Foz do AmazonasLiechtenstein· 2025-02-10