Fábio Guido, institutional relations manager, represented CEBDS at the pre-COP25 event that brought together the main entities in the sector, concerned with environmental challenges and climate change
The Government of the State of São Paulo, through the Secretariats of Infrastructure and Environment, International Relations and Cetesb – Environmental Company of the State of São Paulo, launched the “São Paulo Environmental Agreement”. The initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and encourage sustainable actions has the support of CEBDS and has already received the signature of 55 companies committed to sending information regarding their emissions balance.
“São Paulo respects the Paris Agreement and has no deforestation. On the contrary, we have expanded the vegetation cover. We have a good relationship with the institutions that defend the environment. I knew that we would have representation here, but I never imagined it would be of this order. This is proof that compliance with this agreement and the care for green spaces is represented by you,” said the governor of São Paulo, João Doria.
The goal is to induce the reduction of polluting gases over the next 20 years. “This action will encourage the implementation of new technologies and innovative solutions, highlighting the state's leading role in the climate agenda, which can be seen in its air quality programs and, in particular, in the protocols signed and implemented over the years with the sugar-energy sector,” highlighted the CEO of Cetesb, Patrícia Iglecias.
COP 25
The 25th United Nations Climate Change Conference 2019 will take place from 2/12 to 13/12 in Madrid, Spain. It will feature the 25th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 25) to the United Nations Framework Convention to Combat Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the 51st meetings of the UNFCCC subsidiary bodies – the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI 51) and the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA 51).
The meeting is an opportunity for the international community to reach a consensus on globally applicable mechanisms, one of the main ways to stimulate the necessary changes.
Brazil, with structural challenges in the environmental area, such as illegal deforestation, has adopted a strict commitment to reducing emissions among developing countries. The target, known as the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), foresees a reduction of emissions of 43% by 2030.
Photo credits: SP Government Portal
