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“There is no alternative outside the green economy”, states Alexandre Silveira, Minister of Mines and Energy
In an exclusive interview with the G20 Brasil website, the Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, talks about Brazil's prospects for the production and use of renewable energies. The country is Latin America's leader in investments in the energy transition.
Production of synthetic oil, biogas, green hydrogen, wind and solar energy: Itaipu is one of the world's leading energy transition companies
As a world leader in the cumulative production of clean and renewable energy, the Itaipu binational power plant is at the forefront of global energy transition efforts. The issue, which is one of the priorities of Brasil under the presidency of G20, will be discussed at an international level at the Energy Transitions Working Group in Foz do Iguaçu in September.
Overcoming inequalities on the agenda on the last day of the French president's trip to Brasil
On the last day of French President Emmanuel Macron's official visit to Brasil, President Lula stated that the two countries are determined to work together to promote a shared vision of the world. In the current international scenario of instability, the dialogue between the two countries represents an alliance in favor of overcoming structural inequalities and a more sustainable planet, priority themes for the Brazilian presidency of the G20. Taxing billionaires is one of the alternatives advocated to increase resources to overcome inequalities.
Energy transition requires cooperation between all G20 countries
The Brazilian Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, arrived at the G20 headquarters for the Energy Transitions Working Group meeting driving a hybrid car fueled by gasoline and ethanol. He believes that rich countries must recognize biofuels as an important source of decarbonization. "The so-called flex car is Brasil's vocation," said Silveira, stressing that the country is a world leader in energy transition.
Brasil could be a world leader in the energy transition to renewable sources
As the country with the most renewable energy matrix among the world's largest economies, Brasil has the opportunity, with the presidency of the G20 and as host country of COP 30, to present the world with successful experiences for a just and inclusive energetic transition.
Energy pluralism is a great strength of Brasil: event discusses strengthening of sustainable alternatives
The event “G20 Dialogue – Energy Transitions” took place in Brasília and gathered representatives of the public and private sectors in order to engage Brazilian society in discussions on the topic. The Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, stressed the importance of taking advantage of different energy sources such as hydroelectric plants, wind energy, biofuel and strengthening the green industry for sustainable development and to generate jobs and income.
Sustainability moves the G20 Brasil
Cars powered by ethanol and hybrids, which run on electricity, will transport international delegations during the G20 events. Agreement between the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Unica reinforces Brasil's leadership in energy transitions and ensures the use of renewable and clean energy as the fuel source for the G20’s official vehicle fleet.
“Brasil is one of the the world’s greatest potentials for reforestation,” says director of the country’s development bank
Expert observes that the world is working on expensive ways to capture and store carbon, while trees do this, and restoring forests costs less than other technologies. Luciana Costa advocates for investments in reforestation, helping to preserve the environment and combat climate change—one of the priorities of Brasil’s G20 presidency.
Energy poverty affects women the most: at a G20 event, Brasil launches clean cooking initiatives
Data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) indicate that approximately 2.3 billion people worldwide do not have access to clean energy sources and primarily rely on firewood, kerosene, and coal for cooking. This is equivalent to more than a quarter of the world's population without access to clean cooking, a percentage of 28.7% of people.
Brasil at the G20 and leadership in the energy transition
Encouraging other countries to transform the world's energy matrix in order to make it ever cleaner is an important challenge for Brasil at a time when the country presides over the G20 and will be at the forefront of COP 30, to be held in 2025.Brasil is already leading by example: the Brazilian energy matrix is already one of the cleanest in the world. According to data from the Energy Institute (2023), almost half of the energy consumed in the country (49%) comes from renewable sources. In terms of electricity generation, Brasil's electricity matrix is dominated by hydroelectricity, solar energy, wind power, biofuels, biomass and geothermal energy. In an exclusive article for the G20 Brasil website, André Leão, a researcher at the Institute for Strategic Studies in Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (Instituto de Estudos Estratégicos de Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis - INEEP) and PhD in Political Science from the Institute of Social and Political Studies at Rio de Janeiro State University (IESP-UERJ), assesses the opportunities that Brazilian leadership in important global forums can bring so that funding for energy transitions can reach countries in the Global South.
International cooperation strengthens measures for the energy transition
Partnerships with the World Bank and the United Kingdom seek to accelerate measures for the energy transition, through the creation of a credit line of up to R$1 billion for green hydrogen projects and a center to articulate actions for the decarbonization of the industrial sector in Brasil. The agreements were signed during COP28 in Dubai, and the topics are on the agenda of the working groups of the G20 Sherpas Track.
Combating energy poverty with clean sources is a G20 priority, says Brazilian minister
Energy Transitions WG discussed the need for universal access to energy and clean technologies. In a bilateral meeting with a UN representative, Brazilian Minister of Mines and Energy Alexandre Silveira emphasized the importance of public policies and international cooperation in this sector.
G20 in Foz do Iguaçu: ministers discuss the urgency of energy transitions in the world
According to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the global energy sector set a new record for emissions in 2023, reaching 37.4 billion tons of CO2—1.1% more than in 2022. The energy sector (electricity + transport) is estimated to account for more than 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Energy Transitions Working Group reaches consensus in Foz do Iguaçu
Since 2021 there has been no consensus in the working group on energy and the members recognize the energy inequalities and challenges that exist in the current global landscape, especially those faced by developing countries. In addition to the ministerial declaration, principles for just and inclusive energy transitions were approved.
Energy transition is simultaneously a need and a challenge, says expert
Expert in energy issues, diplomat Carlos Pascual, former US ambassador to Mexico and Ukraine, gave an exclusive interview about the international energy market and the discussions on energy transition to the G20 website. He declared that the Global South countries must have a voice in the global energy system.
Study urges immediate action on accessible and equitable energy transition
An International Energy Agency (IEA) report was released during a G20 Energy Transitions Working Group meeting held in Belo Horizonte, the capital of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. The gathering served as a forum for policy exchange and reinforced the group's commitment to principles of equality and inclusion.