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According to Hartung, the alliance with oil-producing countries could compromise Brazilian efforts in search of sustainability and conservation of natural resources. He highlighted the importance of maintaining independence in relation to agreements that could harm the environment and the national economy.
The former governor of Espírito Santo and specialist in environmental issues, Paulo Hartung, criticized Brazil's potential entry into the OPEC+, a cartel that brings together the main oil producers in the world. This invitation was signaled by government members, including President Lula, who indicated that Brazil will be part of the organization, but as a mere observer.
In an interview with Felipe Miranda during a live broadcast celebrating Empiricus' 14th anniversary, Paulo Hartung highlighted that Brazil's mission is to end the deforestation, mining of precious stones and land grabbing of land, in addition to establishing institutions such as the market for carbon national. He highlighted that the country must move forward in ethanol second generation, in hydrogen and other energy sources as part of the challenge of energy transition. For Hartung, this energy transition is a model to be perceived by the world as committed to the issue, and the discussion about joining OPEC makes this objective difficult.
Paulo Hartung also recalled that Brazil received the title of 'Fossil of the Day' after joining OPEC. This award is ironically awarded by the Climate Action Network (CAN), made up of activists in the area. In his opinion, Brazil should not have joined OPEC, because, when Brazil's image should have been strengthened, it ended up taking a counterproductive initiative.
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The expert highlighted the importance of investing in other energy sources, but this does not mean that Brazil should abandon oil production and exploration. He believes that Brazil and the government need to have balance, rationality, wisdom and intelligence to make choices in the midst of a world of conflicts, highlighting events such as the fight between Hamas and Israel, as well as between China and the United States, and the invasion of Russia in Ukraine.
Paulo Hartung believes that Brazil should live in cooperation with the two 'quarrels', giving priority to the good of the Brazilian population. He concluded by emphasizing that the country is going through a moment of globalization rearrangement, which requires wise and strategic choices from the government.
Source: moneytimes
