Brazil Sources 45% of its Energy from Renewables
Brazil is one of the largest energy producing countries in the world and the third–largest producer in the Western Hemisphere. In regards to the UN’s 7th Sustainable... Read more.
120.24% Increase in Greenhouse Gas Emission Levels in Brazil Since 1990
Recently Reported Greenhouse Gas Emissions Level: 406.25 Metric Tons in 2018, an increase of 120.24% from 1990 (IEA) As the sixth largest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitter... Read more.
Brazil is on the Verge of a Serious Climate Crisis
It is unsurprising that the same administration which vowed to take advantage of the pandemic to “pass the cattle” is also approving the easing of environmental... Read more.
Outstanding Climate Research is conducted in Brazil through IPNE and the Interdisciplinary Climate Investigation Center
Country specific climate research is critical for enabling adaptation and mitigation strategies, and to support decision making in general. In the case of Brazil,... Read more.
Green Jobs are a Growing Part of Brazil’s Economy but the Government Could Do More to Encourage Green Job Growth
Green jobs (or as it is called in Portuguese “emprego verde”) are already a huge part of Brazil’s economy. According to a study that formed the basis for a... Read more.
Representation in Politics is Essential for Brazil’s Promotion of Climate Justice
All around the world governments are experiencing the demand for intersectionality as a fundamental principle in environmental decision-making. That is to say, inequity... Read more.
Brazil Can Reduce Its Carbon Footprint as Part of Its COVID-19 Economic Recovery Program
In the last Climate Scorecard report for Brazil, we discussed how Land Use and Land Cover Changes (LULCC) are a pressing concern for Brazil’s commitment to emission... Read more.
Land Use and Land Cover Are Cause for Concern for Climate and Biodiversity in Brazil
In previous Climate Scorecard articles, we have hinted at how Land Use and Land Cover Changes (LULCC) are a pressing concern for Brazil’s commitment to emission... Read more.
Brazil’s Unpreparedness for Coronavirus Outbreak Paints a Grim Picture of How it Will React to Climate Change
Like most countries in recent months, Brazil has been severely hit by the recent coronavirus outbreak. In some regions, the governments’ rapid decision-taking... Read more.
Brazil: One of the Least Carbon-Intensive in the World, but Still Expanding Oil and Gas Production
Brazil is the seventh biggest consumer of energy in the world and the biggest in Latin America. The country is also a major producer of oil and natural gas and the... Read more.