The event “Science-based targets: the role of subnational governments and non-state actors Brazilians in the implementation of the Paris Agreement” brought together representatives of Brazilian governments and municipalities with executives from the private sector, this Tuesday (9). The Brazil Climate Action Hub promoted the meetings in panels that were broadcast online directly from Glasgow, where the guests participate in COP26.
Natália Renteria, Climate Manager at CEBDS, was the moderator of the panel “Science-Based Targets and Industry”, where each institution highlighted the importance of joining forces with the Race to Zero (RTZ) campaign and all alliances seeking climate neutrality by 2050.
“Since we do not yet have a regulated market in Brazil, these companies are showing voluntary goals that they have taken seriously. And it is important to observe their path, as they are the ones who will dictate the path for companies that are just starting out on this journey,” commented Renteria.
The topics that guided the debates were land use, industry, energy and transport. Initially, representatives from the Amazon Environmental Research Institute (IPAM), Natura, Microsoft, the Government of Pará and Wellington Capital's climate risk analyst, Jenny Xie, spoke about initiatives carried out in the Amazon region.
To discuss the challenges facing the industry in the climate debate, representatives from the Malwee Group, Klabin, the Government of São Paulo and the CEBDS Climate Manager, Natália Renteria, showed how, despite being challenging, the decarbonization goal is possible with integrated governance and serious commitments.
In the last panel, representatives of the Board of Directors of the Global Compact Network Brazil, Scania, EDP, the Government of Pernambuco and the City of São Paulo discussed transportation and energy, common difficulties among different sectors of the economy. To continue following CEBDS' participation in COP26, check out the full agenda here. The program continues until November 11th.
