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Brazil Unveils Ambitious Climate Plan to 2035
17 Mar
Summary
- Brazil's new climate plan targets emissions reduction until 2035.
- Ending deforestation is the primary strategy for emission cuts.
- The nation aims for net zero emissions by 2050.
Brazil recently revealed an updated national climate plan, marking the first revision since 2008. This policy framework, extending to 2035, reiterates the commitment to ending deforestation as the principal method for reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
Land-use change, primarily deforestation in the Amazon, accounts for nearly half of Brazil's emissions. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has pledged to eliminate deforestation by 2030. The country, a significant global emitter, aims to cut emissions by 59% to 67% below 2005 levels by 2035 and reach net zero by 2050.
Environment Minister Marina Silva highlighted the plan's role in protecting vulnerable populations from increasingly intense extreme weather events. While praised for its comprehensive approach across ministries, the plan faces scrutiny for not sufficiently addressing a transition away from fossil fuels.
