Brazil is positioning itself as a global leader in the fight against climate change as it prepares to host COP30 in 2025. At COP29 in Azerbaijan, Climate Secretary Ana Toni emphasized Brazil’s commitment to promoting a global dialogue on reducing fossil fuel reliance while ensuring a just energy transition. She proposed introducing taxes on coal, oil, and gas to drive the transition. 

As a major oil producer, Brazil faces a complex challenge similar to nations like the U.S. and Norway. Despite its reliance on oil, Brazil has pledged ambitious climate targets, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 59–67% by 2035 compared to 2005 levels. However, NGOs argue that these measures fall short of the country’s responsibility in addressing the global climate crisis. Ana Toni defended the nation’s plans, calling them among the most progressive for a developing country. 

Ahead of COP30, Brazil faces immediate hurdles, including ongoing negotiations at COP29. Toni, co-leading efforts with UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, is focused on securing funding agreements for the global energy transition. Failure to resolve these discussions could undermine the goals of COP30, which Brazil aims to use as a platform to demonstrate its leadership in sustainability. 

In addition to championing the reduction of fossil fuels, Brazil plans to highlight its advancements in combating deforestation and call for shared global responsibility in accelerating the energy transition. Hosting COP30 offers Brazil a chance to align its carbon-neutral strategy with global expectations, cementing its role in the global push for sustainable development. 

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https://energynews.pro/en/brazil-commits-to-a-global-debate-on-ending-fossil-fuels-at-cop30/ 

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20241120-brazil-will-not-shy-away-from-fossil-fuels-as-cop30-host-envoy 

https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2632059-cop-talks-leave-mountain-of-work-for-brazil-in-2025 

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