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“The forest speaks for itself: minister Marina is an authority in environmental issues,” says Lula at COP28
Indigenous languages, essential for preserving ancestral knowledge, could disappear in 20 years
Today, approximately 274 indigenous languages are spoken in Brasil, a number that reached 1,200 before European colonization of the Country. Knowledge passed on orally to new generations is fundamental in the fight against climate change, a priority for the Brazilian presidency at the G20.
Historic cooperation between Brasil and the U.S. on climate change announced at the G20
At an important moment for the global climate agenda, the two countries signed a strategic partnership during the G20 Finance Track ministerial meeting in Rio de Janeiro.
Disintrusion: a milestone in indigenous territorial defense
The Amazon Rainforest spans nine countries in South America: Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Suriname, Guyana, French Guiana, and Ecuador. Brazil harbors 60% of the rainforest. In 2023, deforestation in the Brazilian rainforest dropped 22% when compared to 2022, as a result of supervision and control measures. One of them goes by a name that is still relatively unknown: the disintrusion of Indigenous Lands. Preservation of forests as part of the fight against climate change is one of the priorities of the Brazilian presidency of the G20.
Climate Change: Rising temperatures could have a brutal effect
Task force discusses what can actually contribute to achieving the goal of not exceeding the increase in the planet's average temperature by 1.5 ºC, as established by the Paris Agreement.
Disinformation threatens lives in humanitarian emergency in Southern Brasil, experts warn
The dissemination of false information may compromise relief and evacuation operations in flood-affected areas of Brazilian state, jeopardizing the safety and well-being of victims. Ensuring information integrity is a key focus of the Brazilian G20 Presidency, within the framework of the Digital Economy Working Group.
Support from BRICS: NDB is to allocate BRL 5.7 billion to the state of Rio Grande do Sul
President of BRICS Bank Dilma Rousseff announced support to the reconstruction of the Brazilian state that has been facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis following flooding affecting almost 90% of its towns and cities. The measure is in line with an agreement signed by the multilateral development banks in April towards combating climate change.
Even with a halt to greenhouse gas emissions, environmental disasters will become more frequent, explains Thelma Krug
Former vice-president of the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) says that storms and floods in Rio Grande do Sul and severe droughts, and wildfires in the Pantanal and the Amazon will become more frequent. The expert adds that Rio de Janeiro will also suffer from the crisis, with rising sea levels, and stresses the responsibility of the States in reducing emissions.
Linguistic biodiversity, the climate crisis and the preservation of ancestral knowledge
Indigenous languages are part of Brazil’s national heritage and are threatened with extinction. In 50 years, around 20 languages could disappear, according to experts. Faced with the imminent loss of this immense wealth of expression from peoples and societies, the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (DILI) was established by the United Nations General Assembly for the 2022-2032 decade. Check out the article by University of Brasília professor Altaci Corrêa, exclusively for the G20 Brasil website.
The importance of respecting the natural cycle of water to achieve water security
Almost two months after the tragedy in Southern Brasil, in an exclusive article for the G20 Brasil website, Carlos Saito— a Biologist specialized in environmental management and Professor at the University of Brasília (UnB), explains the natural cycle of water and its importance for the preservation of ecological balance. Professor Saito believes that discussions about human intervention in nature must continue in order to prevent new catastrophes. He also highlights some environmental laws that are thought to hinder economic development, a perspective that must be reconsidered in the face of tragedies with so many human and material losses. Read the full article.
From the Arc of Deforestation to the Arc of Restoration
Focused on capturing carbon from the atmosphere and reforesting the Amazon, the BNDES detailed the "Arc of Restoration" project during "States of the Future", a G20 side event. Divided into two phases, the project aims to capture 1.65 billion tons of carbon from the atmosphere by 2030.
French President reinforces support for climate agenda and preservation of the Amazon
The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, began his visit to Brazil, at the invitation of President Lula, on the island of Combu, in Pará, where the chief Raoni Metuktire was awarded with the highest commendation granted by the French government. On the occasion, the presidents adopted declarations in the environmental area, a priority of the Brazilian mandate in the G20. They were: Brazil-France Call for Climate Ambition from Paris to Belem and Beyond; and Action Plan on the Bioeconomy and the Protection of Tropical Forests.
As South grapples with floods, President Lula sounds alarm on climate crisis
The Brazilian Government's actions to support flood victims in Southern Brasil have already mobilized 14,500 professionals, including 13,600 military staff. Initial actions have focused on rescue, food security, and social assistance measures. Over 46,000 rescues have been carried out. The Brazilian President coordinates efforts and underscores the integration of powers and the urgency of tackling climate change.
Labor and Climate Change: G20 Strategies for a Just Transition
The consequences of climate change have directly impacted the deterioration of workers’ life quality worldwide. They are increasingly susceptible to various health and safety risks due to extreme weather events, including exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation, air pollution in the workplace, vector-borne diseases, and agrochemical products, as reported by the International Labour Organization. In an exclusive article for the G20 Brasil website, researcher Atahualpa Blanchet examines the role of G20 member countries in identifying pathways and solutions to this challenge. He asserts that "Just Transition" is one of the most prominent concepts for coordinating a set of measures to effectively address the causes and effects of climate change internationally and its impacts on the workforce and affected communities.
Crisis in RS: G20 mobilizes in response to extreme weather events
The forum of the world's largest economies is a platform to discuss investments and strategies for addressing the impacts of climate change. Brasil is facing devastating floods in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Other G20 countries have also been affected by storms caused by extreme weather conditions.
Extreme events pose risk to global economy
According to a World Economic Forum study, related risks will increase in the coming years. A specialist from Brasil's Ministry of Finance suggests ways to mitigate the effects of the climate crisis and avoid economic losses.
Efforts from the world's largest economies are urgent to mitigate climate change
The world needs more commitment for carbon emissions reduction to become a reality, but this remains a sensitive issue for the G20 countries. Brazil presents solutions focused on the automotive sector to encourage the achievement of UN and Paris Agreement goals
Climate change represents a risk for economies around the world
The effects of climate change are perceived as an additional risk element for the economy. Central banks understand that the financial system can act as an instrument to reduce this risk.
"By 2030, we will announce to the world: zero deforestation in Brasil," states President Lula
The President of Brasil has launched measures to invest in sustainable development, combat deforestation and forest fires in the Amazon and encourage the use of renewable energies in the country. The project will work in 70 Brazilian municipalities that were responsible for 78% of deforestation in the Amazon in 2022. The actions are in line with the priorities of Brasil's G20 presidency.
Santa Maria: Battling climate change challenges as the world's rainfall capital
During the recent severe rainfall in the Rio Grande do Sul state, Southern Brazil, a reporter from the G20 communication team, Fabrício Vargas, found himself stranded in his hometown of Santa Maria. With the main airport in the state capital, Porto Alegre, indefinitely closed, he provided an exclusive firsthand report on the city's dire situation for the G20 Brasil website.
Climate crisis: Brasil intensifies firefighting actions
Prolonged droughts and above-average temperatures have aggravated the situation of wildfires in the country. In addition to climatic conditions, there is evidence of criminal human activities in some areas. In the global context, Brasil is a prominent voice in the G20, advocating for actions to reduce the damage caused by climate change.
President Lula invites Guyana to G20 climate meeting
Lula mentioned issues of common interest between the two countries, such as air transport, trade and investment, energy transition and, especially, climate change.
IDB announces BRL 5.5 billion for climate tragedy in Southern Brasil
Efforts towards the recovery of Brasil's Rio Grande do Sul state are aligned with the agreement among 10 multilateral banks to increase engagement in combating climate change. The Inter-American Development Bank is working alongside the Brazilian presidency of the G20 on the Finance Track and contributing to initiatives of the Task Force on hunger relief.
On World Environment Day, Brasil’s Minister Marina Silva highlights the urgency of environmental actions
In a speech to the nation, Marina Silva highlighted World Environment Day and the urgency of environmental protection and climate change mitigation, both of which are priority topics for the G20. The minister announced Federal Government measures such as an updated national strategy, greater focus on the climate emergency and zero deforestation by 2030.
The Guardian of the Earth: Nobel Peace Prize advocates using agriculture as a solution to climate change
India's Rattan Lal, Nobel Peace Prize winner in 2007, spoke exclusively to G20 Brasil when he attended the meeting of Agricultural Researchers from G20 member countries, where he argued that "science must be a promoter of peace".