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  • Why tiny Belize is a world leader in protecting the ocean

    Jo Griffin

    August 14, 2019 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: Belize

    To protect the health of Belize's coral reefs and fish populations, the tiny country has implemented restrictions around where and who can fish commercially. This managed access program divides the region's territorial waters into nine different zones and so far has resulted in a decline in illegal fishing.

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  • 'I have no thought of escaping': inside the Brazilian prisons with no guards

    Jo Griffin

    April 02, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: Brazil, Itaúna, Minas Gerais

    In Apac prisons, inmates hold the keys. “By committing a crime, prisoners break the social pact,” says Ana Paula Pellegrino of Igarape Institute. “An Apac prison restores this by allowing inmates to work for the community.” Inmates contribute to local projects, follow a routine of work and study, and are addressed by name rather than number. The rehabilitation-focused approach is completely different from what happens in Brazil's mainstream prisons, a fact that motivates inmates to honor the rules.

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