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Sustainable development in BRICS: an independent path to a balanced future

12Nov

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Africa, South Africa, Americas, Asia, Brazil, BRICS, China, India, International Organizations

Sustainable development in BRICS: an independent path to a balanced future

The Kazan Declaration, resulting from the XVI BRICS Summit held in October 2024, emphasizes the need to strengthen multilateralism to promote fair and sustainable global development. Member countries — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — recognize the importance of adopting an independent path that balances the demands of economic development with the urgency of addressing climate change. Historically, developed nations were mainly responsible for greenhouse gas emissions, contributing significantly to global warming. However, developing nations, including BRICS countries, face the challenge of growing economically while implementing sustainable practices. The Kazan Declaration re...

Global warming and development: the COP and the dilemma of emerging countries between economy and sustainability

8Nov

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Africa, South Africa, Americas, Asia, Brazil, BRICS, China, India, International Organizations

Global warming and development: the COP and the dilemma of emerging countries between economy and sustainability

The Conference of the Parties (walking in circles), main UN climate negotiation forum, promotes essential discussions about climate change and global warming. Yet, as countries around the world discuss emissions reduction targets, a significant dilemma arises: how to balance urgent environmental demands with the economic and development needs of countries, especially those in development? This balance is particularly relevant, as these nations face the challenge of growing economically while implementing sustainable practices, at a time when their economies still depend on carbon-intensive sectors. Historically, Developed countries are the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases. The industrialization of Europe...

Germany's energy transition to renewable sources: impacts and lessons for Brazil

23Oct

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Germany, Americas, Brazil, Europe

Germany's energy transition to renewable sources: impacts and lessons for Brazil

Germany's energy transition, known as Energiewende, is one of the most comprehensive examples of policies aimed at decarbonizing the energy matrix in a highly industrialized economy. Officially started at the beginning of the s 2000, the Energiewende has set ambitious targets to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and nuclear energy, while promoting the use of renewable energy, such as solar and wind. Although the transition has brought significant advances in combating climate change and developing new technologies, Germany faced economic and social challenges, including loss of industrial competitiveness and, more recently, partial return to conventional energy sources. The German energy transition began with the approval of....

Brazil-US partnership for the energy transition: opportunities and limitations to Brazilian development

21Oct

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Brazil, U.S

Brazil-US partnership for the energy transition: opportunities and limitations to Brazilian development

The partnership between Brazil and the United States for the energy transition emerges as a strategic initiative in the context of climate change and the search for sustainable development. With common objectives of reducing carbon emissions and promoting clean energy, both countries have engaged in discussions and agreements aimed at facilitating technical cooperation, technological and financial in the area of renewable energy. However, although this partnership presents several opportunities, it also reveals significant limitations to Brazil's autonomous development, especially with regard to technological dependence and economic asymmetries between the two countries. The partnership was formalized in 2021, during Joe Biden's government, com a criação do “Diálogo de Alto N...

Social justice and the energy transition: the role of public policies in Brazil

18Oct

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Brazil

Social justice and the energy transition: the role of public policies in Brazil

The energy transition, driven by the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change, plays a central role in global sustainable development. No brazil, country that has an energy matrix that is already predominantly renewable, the advancement of this transition is inevitable and necessary. However, the social impacts of this process are profound and unequal, affecting vulnerable populations most heavily. Ensuring that the energy transition is fair requires the implementation of public policies that promote social and regional inclusion, avoiding the worsening of existing inequalities. In this context, the role of the State becomes essential to ensure that access to clean energy is equitable and beneficial for all social groups. ...

Challenges to economic growth in the energy transition: impacts on the Brazilian industrial sector

16Oct

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Brazil

Challenges to economic growth in the energy transition: impacts on the Brazilian industrial sector

The energy transition is a global imperative to mitigate the effects of climate change and promote sustainable development. However, for the Brazilian industrial sector, essa transição apresenta desafios complexos que podem impactar diretamente o crescimento econômico. Brazil, embora esteja avançado em termos de fontes renováveis de energia, enfrenta a necessidade de uma modernização tecnológica ampla para que sua indústria se mantenha competitiva em um mercado global cada vez mais focado na descarbonização e na eficiência energética. A não adaptação a esse novo cenário pode comprometer sua competitividade internacional, ao mesmo tempo em que os custos de adaptação colocam uma pressão significativa sobre as empresas. Um dos principais desafios para a indústria brasileir...

The energy transition in Brazil: opportunities and risks for sustainable development

14Oct

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Brazil, Global Themes

The energy transition in Brazil: opportunities and risks for sustainable development

The energy transition represents one of the main global challenges in the 21st century, especially in the context of climate change and the search for sustainable development. Brazil, with its vast natural wealth and a relevant history of investments in renewable energy, emerges as a strategic country in this process. Yet, The opportunities provided by this transition are accompanied by risks that need to be faced to ensure a balanced and resilient economy. One of the biggest opportunities for the energy transition in Brazil is the diversification of the energy matrix. The country, which has historically depended on hydroelectricity as its main source of energy, has expanded its operations in other areas, especialmente na geração de energia solar e eólica....

Brazil and Argentina: challenges and opportunities in bilateral relations

5Sep

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Argentina, Brazil

Brazil and Argentina: challenges and opportunities in bilateral relations

The relationship between Brazil and Argentina, historically characterized by a complex mix of cooperation and rivalry, is experiencing a moment of redefinition. Recently, both countries have faced significant challenges, both in the economic and political spheres, that directly affect bilateral dynamics. These relations are shaped by political changes in both countries and by a regional economic scenario that imposes additional pressures on South American economies.. The election of a new president in Argentina raised expectations of an adjustment in bilateral relations. With the inauguration of Javier Milei, an economist with liberal positions and criticism of state interventionism, uncertainties arose about the future of the partnership with Brazil, especialmente considerando as declaraçõe...

Venezuela: challenges and perspectives after the elections

29Aug

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Argentina, Asia, Brazil, China, Colombia, U.S, Europe, Mexico, International Organizations, Russia, European Union, Venezuela

Venezuela: challenges and perspectives after the elections

Venezuela is going through a delicate moment after the last elections, marked by controversies and political polarization. In the domestic setting, the atmosphere remains tense, with the government and opposition presenting opposing views on the country's future. The elections, seen by many as an attempt at democratic renewal, were criticized by sectors of the opposition and international observers due to questions about transparency and fairness in the electoral process. Not domestic environment, the government has emphasized the legitimacy of the electoral process, pointing to the elections as a victory for national sovereignty and a demonstration that the country is on a path of stability and reconstruction. The government's demonstrations highlight the strengthening of Venezuelan institutions and the continuity of ...

The future of US-Latin American relations: divergent paths under Trump or Harris

27Aug

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Brazil, U.S

The future of US-Latin American relations: divergent paths under Trump or Harris

United States elections are always an event of great global impact, and the victory of Donald Trump or Kamala Harris would have significant repercussions on US relations with Latin America in general and with Brazil in particular. If Donald Trump wins the elections, he is likely to continue or intensify his hardline, nationalist approach, characteristics of his first term. One of the main trends would be the continuation of strict immigration policies. Trump has historically advocated hardening borders and implementing restrictive policies against immigrants, often targeted specifically at Latin American countries. This could exacerbate tensions with several nations in the region, especialmente aquelas que dependem economicame...