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At COP29 in Baku, Brazil reinforces its emissions reduction target and proposes a sustainable model to tackle climate change.
During the United Nations Conference on Climate changes In Baku, Brazilian representatives presented new initiatives to reduce carbon emissions, standing out as one of the main leaders in promoting sustainable practices. ApexBrasil inaugurated the Brazil Pavilion, with the aim of showing the world the country's innovative strategies to combat global environmental challenges. Brazil's performance in this edition demonstrates not only its commitment to achieving ambitious emissions reduction targets, but also its prominent position in the fight against climate changes, proposing effective and collaborative actions. The speech supports a development model that balances economic growth and environmental protection.
In addition to discussing ways of dealing with climate changes, the event also facilitated a dialogue on critical issues such as food security and the key role of emerging economies in enabling a green transition. One focus was how these nations, rich in natural resources, can serve as potential leaders of this global movement. Brazil, with its initiatives focused on economic growth and environmental preservation, is establishing itself as a decisive environmental power in mitigating climate impacts.
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Start of the COP 29 Conference
The opening ceremony of COP 29 was attended by a distinguished delegation. The Vice President of the Republic and also Minister of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services (MDIC), Geraldo Alckmin, headed the Brazilian delegation. At his side was the President of ApexBrasil, Jorge Viana, as well as ministers, parliamentarians and representatives of civil society. The Brazilian government reaffirmed its commitment to the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 67% by 2035, based on the year 2005, as a sign of its commitment to mitigating Climate Change. 'The Baku Conference aims to define new parameters for the climate finance', Alckmin highlighted, emphasizing the ambitious goal of containing the increase in global temperature to 1,5ºC. Recognizing the country as an environmental powerhouse, he reaffirmed Brazil's importance in global food security and its role in a sustainable future.
Brazil's Climate Strategy
The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Marina Silva, reiterated the reinforcement of the target of reducing CO2 emissions, highlighting that such an effort includes collaborations in crucial sectors such as sustainable transport, agribusiness, deforestation and industry. The focus is to lead by example, a commitment carried out through two main axes: Ecological Transformation Plan (PTE) and the Climate Plan. This plan involves strengthening the bioeconomics, the promotion of sustainable agri-food systems, energy transition e circular economy. Brazil's Minister of Indigenous Peoples, Sônia Guajajara, was also present, reaffirming the fundamental role of indigenous communities in preservation of forest assets. Jorge Viana, president of ApexBrasil, highlighted the need for more developed countries to finance the global decarbonization, encouraging them to adopt a production model e sustainable consumption.
Partnership and Brazilian Pavilion
The Brazil Pavilion at the event stands out with the theme 'Pathways to Ecological Transformation', underlining the country's commitment to a sustainable ecological transition. Located in the Blue Zone of the conference, the space was designed to reflect the natural wealth, Brazilian diversity and the interconnection between cultural events and discussions about Climate Change Mitigation. This innovative space hosts exhibitions and debates exploring integrated solutions to conquer the zero coal target. Its implementation is the result of a collaboration between ApexBrasil and agents such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of the Environment, among others, and sponsors engaged in the climate agenda such as Banco do Brasil and CAIXA Econômica.
COP 29 Schedule
In the panel 'The future of agriculture', held on the 12th, ambassador Roberto Azevêdo, president of the International Initiative for Brazilian Agribusiness, moderated a debate on the contemporary challenges of efficient agriculture. This Wednesday, the 13th, the Brazil Platform for Climate Investments and Ecological Transformation (BIP) will be introduced, with the aim of fostering progress towards economic decarbonization. The day will also feature discussions on the role of banks in the energy transition and the interaction of the concept of inclusion in the preservation of the Amazon. The following day, Thursday, the 14th, discussions will take place on 'Business Dialogue for a Low Carbon Economy'.
Debates and Conclusions
On Friday the 15th, the panels will address topics such as 'Energy Transition in the Transport Sector', 'Carbon Credit' and 'The Environmental Agenda in the Brazilian Congress', which will explore advances in the fight against Climate Change. On Saturday the 16th, the 'Challenges of the new industrialization' will be discussed, addressing how to incorporate circular economy practices in Brazilian industry. Until November 22nd, Baku will be a center for fundamental debates, where Brazil reaffirms its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), thus reinforcing its leadership position. Ongoing debates promote the mitigation of Climate Change through international cooperation focused on climate finance and the preservation of sustainable agri-food systems.
Source: APEX BRAZIL Press
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