The Brazilian government announced, this Friday (8), the commitment to reduce net emissions by 59% to 67% by 2035.
The number is equivalent to a reduction in emissions to reach between 850 million and 1.05 billion tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 11 years. There is an increase of 13% to 29% in reduction levels compared to the previous target, established for 2030.
The measure will be presented by vice-president Geraldo Alckmin at the 29th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP 29), which will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, between the 11th and 22nd of November.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) canceled his trip to COP 29 because he was unable to take long plane trips, according to medical advice.
“Brazil will take, in the hands of Geraldo Alckmin and Marina Silva [ministra do Meio Ambiente]the new carbon emissions reduction target for COP 29 in Azerbaijan. It is Brazil working to modernize its economy, reduce the climate crisis and contribute to life on the planet,” said Lula on social media.
Brazil will take, in the hands of and , the new target for reducing carbon emissions to COP 29 in Azerbaijan. It is Brazil working to modernize its economy, reduce the climate crisis and contribute to life on the planet.
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— Lula (@LulaOficial)
Goal is aligned with the Paris Agreement
According to Planalto, the new target covers all sectors of the economy and is aligned with the objective of the Paris Agreement of limiting the planet’s average warming to 1.5ºC in relation to the pre-industrial period.
“This commitment will allow Brazil to move towards climate neutrality by 2050, the long-term objective of the climate commitment”, says the federal government in a note.
The measure represents a goal considering the variables in the projection of future scenarios, recognizing that its implementation will be influenced by national and global factors until 2035.
To achieve this, the plan will focus on reducing greenhouse gases and adapting to the impacts of climate change. There will be seven plans for reduction and 16 for adaptation.
The federal government states that the most important front to meet emissions reduction targets is the fight against deforestation.
Last Wednesday (6), the National Institute for Space Research (Inpe) announced that between August 2023 and July 2024.
