The global climate meeting in Belém concluded with 195 countries approving 29 documents. Results include a forest fund and a decision to triple funding for climate change adaptation. A roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels received support from around 80 nations.
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At a forum organized by the CNI in Belém, the Institutional Relations Director of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, Fernanda Baltazar, spoke about urban issues and the similar challenges faced by Brazil and Arab countries in this area.
On the first day of the summit in Brazil’s Pará state, several nations had already submitted their national plans to reduce emissions and adapt to climate change.
The meeting will be held in Belém, the host city of the United Nations climate summit. The agenda includes speeches and debates on the central topics of COP30.
Discussions at a seminar organized by CNI in Brasília on Wednesday (15) indicate that the business sector expects a greater role in the climate agenda starting with COP30. The conference is expected to focus on the implementation of actions.
The National Confederation of Industry (CNI) has structured the participation of the international private sector in the climate conference, in a format that is expected to continue at future COPs. The Pre-COP Seminar held on Wednesday (15) in Brasília was part of the strategy.
Alongside cuts in foreign aid, climate shocks will impact the country’s economy this year, says the International Monetary Fund, following a meeting to discuss a new financial disbursement.
As part of his trip to the United States to attend the 80th UN General Assembly, Brazil’s president will take part in a conference on the Palestinian Question, convened by France and Saudi Arabia, among other appointments.
Industry group CNI organizes an award for projects tackling climate change as part of SB COP, a business participation platform at the U.N. climate summit in Pará state.
In a talk series, filmmaker David Schurmann and the Azerbaijani ambassador to Brasília warned about global warming, pollution, and the topics under discussion at COP29 to be held in Baku.
Industry group Fiergs estimates a slump in exports spurred by the impacts of the floods based on previous predictions for the year. Agriculture lobby Farsul indicates a negative impact on food production, and meatpacker lobby ABPA logged an 11% decline in poultry exports from the Rio Grande do Sul state in May but already points to a recovery.
The 2025 cycle is open for submissions until June. The prize accepts submissions in multiple languages, including Portuguese, and has increased its funds from USD 3.6 million to USD 5.9 million.
In his visit to Ethiopia, the Brazilian president participated in event on climate finance for agriculture and food security.
On a visit to Brasília, United Arab Emirates International Cooperation minister of state Reem Al Hashimy said Brazil-UAE relations are strategic and her delegation is exploring the opportunities the Latin American country has to offer. She expects a broad participation of Brazilians at COP28 in Dubai.
