What is the Paris Agreement and the goals of the Brazilian NDC?
Do you know what Brazil's responsibility is in the global climate agreement?
O Paris Agreement and the Brazilian NDC are conventions that govern measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions (carbon dioxide) from 2020.
In this text, you will learn in detail how this agreement was carried out and what is the role of Brazil and national companies in the goals. global climate.
If you have any questions or suggestions, leave your comment at the end of the article.
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Introduction – What is the Paris Agreement?
The Paris Agreement is a global treaty that has a single goal: to reduce global warming. It was negotiated during the COP21, in Paris, and was approved on December 12, 2015. It officially came into force on November 4, 2016, a record time for a climate agreement of this magnitude.
Its measures and goals will apply to all 195 countries that signed the agreement from 2020 onwards. And in case you are not yet aware of global warming, this is a process that is harmful to the planet and is triggered by human action.
The oceans and atmosphere are getting warmer year after year because of massive greenhouse gas emissions. The biggest villains in this story are the burning of fossil fuels and the deforestation of forests (responsible for renewing oxygen).
There are differing opinions on this. Some believe that it is impossible to have demographic and economic growth without harming nature. However, it is vital for the future and quality of life of all that there is sustainable development from now on!
Growth only makes sense when it is good for everyone. And that is why the Paris agreement is so important for world history.
What is the Brazilian NDC?
There is a new reality of the world after the Paris Agreement. Even the great powers are more aware of their attitudes and the importance of sustainability, taking care of production processes, gas emissions, use of forests and water.
Therefore, the implementation of policies and measures to address climate change is essential for Brazil to fulfill its responsibility.
It has never been so important to put efforts to strengthen the economy, consider social impacts and reduce environmental damage caused by business on the same level.
It is necessary to think about several aspects at the same time so that full and sustainable development can be achieved.
In 2015, Brazil ratified the Paris Agreement to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
This commitment is essential to obtain concrete results towards a low-carbon economy. Understand now the role of Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC):
Main goals of the Brazilian NDC
Brazil's commitment is to reduce carbon emissions by 37% compared to 2005 emissions. The deadline for this is 2025, with an indication of reducing 43% of emissions by 2030.
But how do we achieve these goals?
See some ways foreseen in our NDC to reduce CO2 emissions in the country:
Increase the participation of sustainable bioenergy in the Brazilian energy matrix for 18%;
- Strengthen compliance with the Forest Code;
- Restore 12 million hectares of forests;
- Achieve zero illegal deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon;
- Reach the share of 45% of renewable energy in the energy matrix;
- Obtain 10% of efficiency gains in the electricity sector;
- Promote the use of clean technologies in the industrial sector;
- Stimulate efficiency and infrastructure measures in public transport and urban areas.
Challenges and Opportunities of the Brazilian NDC for Entrepreneurs
See some sectors that have great opportunities ahead of them with the Brazilian NDC in the following table:
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Conclusion
Countries are made of rulers, companies and people. Therefore, the success of each of these objectives depends on the action of everyone involved.
Especially in Brazil, which, as it has the Amazon, has a double responsibility: to reduce gas emissions and stop deforestation of one of the largest tropical forests in the world.
If you want to know more about sustainable development, read other texts on our blog:
- Sustainability is good business
- How to create a sustainable logistics plan?
- Sustainable purchasing manual: how to proceed?
Many companies believe it is impossible to work in a more modern, sustainable and conscious way, but this has become an imperative for business.
Numerous companies around the world are adapting and discovering new ways of doing business, investing in technology and innovation that generate competitive advantages over their competitors.
If large companies want to compete and win in the present and in the future, they need to think not only about producing, but also about meeting the demands of a society that is increasingly aware of its impact on the planet.
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