For the first time, the Brazilian government will head the group of the world’s largest economies.
Author: Agência Brasil
A survey by the Brazilian Confederation of Industry (CNI) showed that among industrial companies in the country, 89% have measures in place to reduce solid waste. They also optimize energy consumption and water use.
The Brazilian oil company announced its 2024 – 2028 strategic plan with low-carbon projects. President Jean Paul Prates said the energy transition would be carried out responsibly without compromising the oil production still needed to meet global demand.
The country joined an agreement on trade civil aircraft. The move ensures the Brazilian participation in international decisions in the industry.
Australia-headquartered company Fortescue announced it will invest USD 5 billion to establish a renewable power plant in Brazilian state Ceará.
The oil company produced 2.38 billion liters of S-10 type ultra-low-sulfur diesel in October.
Diplomacy took 33 people that wanted to leave the West Bank to Amman to be repatriated in Brazil on a plane lent by the Presidency.
Brazil, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council, presented a resolution based on the opinions of other members calling for humanitarian pauses in attacks between Israel and Hamas to allow aid to enter the Gaza Strip. A United States veto prevented the approval of the resolution.
The country will have a seat for its sixth term, from 2024 to 2026, in the United Nations Council responsible for promoting and protecting human rights worldwide.
The Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services estimates the country will have a record positive trade balance in 2023, with USD 93 billion.
Taking over the presidency for a one-month term, the country will advocate for the importance of bilateral institutions to mediate conflicts.
Banks estimate that the Brazilian economy will grow by 2.92% in 2023. This is the fifth week in a row of upward revisions.
Brazil grew in most areas of livestock production last year. Revenue was the highest ever, as well as the number of cattle heads and poultry eggs.
The company issued a license request for offshore wind projects in 10 areas.
