Brazil as a global leader in sustainable development and the fight against climate change
Brazil has a unique opportunity to lead the global fight against climate change, but it requires speed and commitment, pointed out José Mauro da Fonseca Costa Couto, Brazil’s ambassador to Serbia. In an inspiring lecture during the Sustainable Development Forum, he emphasized the potential of his country in renewable energy sources, sustainable agriculture and forest protection, but also facing challenges such as deforestation and the consequences of climate change.
Brazil produces as much as 88% of its electricity from renewable sources, three times more than the global average. The northeastern part of the country leads the way in the production of energy from hydroelectric power plants, wind farms and solar power plants, while intensive work is being done on the development of technologies for the production of green hydrogen – the energy source of the future. “Brazil has the infrastructure and natural resources to set standards in the global energy transition,” the ambassador emphasized, adding that solar energy in the country has the potential of 323 days a year.
The transport sector also plays a key role in sustainability. The ambassador pointed out that 20 million vehicles in Brazil use pure ethanol, which significantly reduces carbon dioxide emissions. “When you fill the tank in Brazil with 100% ethanol, your car emits only 24 grams of CO₂ per kilometer, three times less than electric cars in coal-fired countries,” he explained.
Agriculture and forestry represent a model of global sustainability through innovative practices of crop, livestock and forestry integration on over 100 million hectares. However, deforestation, which contributes 70% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions, remains a major challenge. Brazil reduced deforestation by 50% last year, but, as the ambassador pointed out, this is not enough. “We must work harder and faster to protect the Amazon rainforest, not only for Brazil, but for the whole world,” he said.
The ambassador emphasized the importance of international cooperation and innovative financing models in the fight against climate change, stressing that traditional funds are not enough. Brazil is preparing to host the 2025 COP30 conference in Belém, which will be an opportunity to present itself to the global public as a leader in climate protection.
Read more about Brazilian innovations, challenges and solutions in the upcoming issue BIZLife magazineas part of the SDF special!
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