The 27th UN Conference on Climate Change, COP 27, held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, in November, brought important discussions, focusing on implementation and climate justice. And CEBDS was present with its delegation throughout the two weeks of the event, to follow the debates, present the vision of the Brazilian business sector and keep its associates informed.
COP 27 brought together governments, businesses, and representatives of civil society, and its main achievement was the creation of a loss and damage fund. Throughout the event, CEBDS published text and video bulletins with key updates for its members. In addition, it participated in strategic meetings with members of the transitional government to discuss the future of sustainable development in the country, and launched the Net Zero Platform to support companies in their decarbonization journeys.
CEBDS has been actively participating in Climate Conferences since 1997. As a representative in
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) in Brazil is part of a global network of over 60 national councils spread across all continents. In Brazil, it represents more than 100 business groups, with combined revenue equivalent to almost 501% of GDP and responsible for more than 1 million direct jobs.
All of CEBDS's actions at COP 27 are detailed in this document. Report.
