O plano brasileiro para enfrentar a crise climática
Com o fim do mandato da diplomacia brasileira à frente da COP30, a conferência do clima da ONU, o Brasil preparou um manual com sugestões para o mundo frear o aquecimento global. Às vésperas da COP31, que ocorre na Turquia a partir da semana que vem, o Brasil apresentou hoje dois roteiros internacionais para acelerar a implementação de compromissos climáticos: um para promover a transição para…
Brasil develops plan to tackle climate crisis as COP30 nears
As the Brazilian diplomatic mission prepares to bid farewell ahead of the upcoming COP31 conference, the country has unveiled two international roadmaps to accelerate the implementation of climate commitments. The plans, led by COP30 chair André Corrêa do Lago and COP30 CEO Ana Toni, aim to transform international agreements into public policies, investments, and measurable results, fostering greater cooperation among nations.
The roadmaps address the fact that fossil fuel consumption and forest loss account for about 86% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with fossil fuels representing 75% and forest loss contributing 11%. Following the Global Stocktake (GST) approved at COP28 in Dubai in 2023, the countries agreed to advance the energy transition and intensify efforts to halt and reverse deforestation by 2030.
While the initiatives are voluntary and not subject to negotiation among countries, they serve as contributions from the COP30 coordination team to guide the implementation of existing commitments. The transition to clean energy is already underway, driven by climate goals, energy security concerns, and competitiveness. Expanding renewables, electrification, and efficiency gains can reduce dependence on volatile fuel markets and stimulate new industries.
However, a rapid supply reduction could lead to scarcity and price volatility, while maintaining production above future demand may prolong dependence on fossil fuels and waste investments.
To guide countries, Brazil proposed a voluntary self-assessment tool considering three dimensions: energy demand, energy supply, and economic conditions. Based on this diagnosis, countries will be grouped into 12 archetypes, four for each dimension, based on their degree of exposure to fossil fuel dependency and their capacity to drive the transition. The proposal combines general instruments with specific measures for each profile.
Brazil's roadmap differs from other international initiatives aiming to accelerate the abandonment of fossil fuels. In April, nearly 60 countries formed a coalition in Santa Marta, Colombia, to discuss national energy transition plans outside the formal COP process. Countries like Germany, France, and the Netherlands have also presented their own roadmaps, considered more specific as they are elaborated by the governments responsible for implementing the measures.
The Brazilian roadmaps differ from other international initiatives by focusing on the broader societal context, including development level, energy access, employment, and economic and social impacts. The roadmaps also emphasize that there is no single path to transition, as it must consider each country's unique circumstances.
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