In general, in Brazil, the most reluctant groups include:

• Farmers and rural residents often rely on fossil fuels for their daily activities and may be skeptical about the effectiveness of renewable energy.
• Political parties with strong fossil fuel sector support may resist changes threatening these interests.
• Low-income individuals may not have access or financial resources to invest in renewable technologies.
• These groups represent a significant portion of the Brazilian population, especially in rural areas and among agricultural and mining workers.

Resistance to climate policies can take many forms, including:

Refusal to participate in renewable energy programs, lawsuits against renewable energy policies, public demonstrations against the implementation of clean energy, and Electoral campaigns that promote the continued use of fossil fuels.

The reasons for such resistance include:

Many people do not have adequate information about climate change and the benefits of renewable energy; they lack access to necessary technologies and infrastructure, such as storage batteries; renewable energy can be perceived as expensive, especially for low-income households; and some people prefer fossil fuels due to their familiarity and existing infrastructure.

Proposed strategies to address resistance include awareness campaigns about climate change and the benefits of renewable energy; subsidies and tax incentives to make renewable energy more affordable; Investing in energy storage technologies and renewable infrastructure, such as electric vehicle charging stations; and Working with NGOs and civil society organizations to promote the uptake of clean energy.

Some strategies have shown positive results, such as increasing public awareness and implementing pricing policies. However, significant challenges remain, especially in rural areas and among low-income populations.

This Post was submitted by Climate Scorecard Brazil Country Manager Carlos Alexandre de Oliviera.

Potential Influencers:

Community Leaders: Influential individuals in rural and urban communities can help change perceptions.

NGOs and Environmental Organizations: Greenpeace and WWF are important in education and mobilization.

Government: Clear policies and incentives from the government can help change behaviors and beliefs.

Of all these, one person who could help would be the Governor of Goiás, Ronaldo Caiado.

Ronaldo Ramos Caiado

Rua 82, nº 400 Ed. Palácio Pedro Ludovico Teixeira, 10th floor

Setor Central – Goiânia/GO – CEP: 74.015-908

E-mail: agenda@gabineteparticular.go.gov.br

Phone: (62) 3270-8906

Dear Governor Ronaldo Caiado,

My name is Carlos Alexandre de Oliveira. I volunteer as Country Manager in advocacy on greenhouse gas emissions for The Climate Scorecard, an American non-profit organization with several correspondents worldwide.

You can learn more about our work at: https://www.climatescorecard.org/brazil/

The discussion about the environment in Brazil has become very polarized in recent years. As an admirer of your work and positions, I would like to seek help on how to change the behaviors/beliefs of those who do not believe in or oppose climate change, providing reasons why they should change.

I would like to thank you in advance for any contribution, as I am aware of your very busy schedule.

I conclude with my highest regards and consideration!

Best regards,

Carlos Alexandre de Oliveira

Brazil Country Manager, Climate Scorecard