Brazil Announces New Climate Targets for 2035, Aiming to Reduce Emissions by Up to 67%
Late Friday, Brazil unveiled its updated climate commitment with an ambitious target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. This pledge, which Brazil plans to present at the upcoming COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, is a step toward the nation’s goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050.
Brazil’s Role in Global Climate Action
As Latin America’s largest country and one of the world’s highest carbon emitters, Brazil plays a critical role in global climate efforts. The United Nations has urged countries to step up their climate commitments to keep the 1.5°C target within reach, a threshold crucial to avoiding severe climate impacts. The U.N. has requested updated pledges from nations by February 2025 to accelerate progress toward the Paris Agreement goals.
Brazil’s New Targets: By the Numbers
Brazil’s new climate target aims to cut emissions by 59% to 67% from 2005 levels by 2035, building on its previous target of a 53% reduction by 2030. This revised commitment aligns with Brazil’s longer-term objective of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, according to a government statement.
Government Commitment Toward Climate Neutrality by 2050
“This commitment will allow Brazil to move towards climate neutrality by 2050, the long-term objective of the climate commitment,” stated the government. Brazil’s updated target is designed to support global efforts to cap temperature increases at 1.5°C.
Mixed Reactions to Brazil’s Climate Pledge
While Brazil’s government asserts that the new targets support the 1.5°C objective, environmental organization Climate Observatory has expressed reservations, calling the pledge insufficient to meet the demands of the global climate challenge. However, the group noted that a thorough assessment will be possible once Brazil’s official climate pledge, or Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), is formally released.
Brazil Takes Steps Towards Long-Term Climate Goals with New Emission Reduction Targets
Brazil’s updated climate targets underscore its commitment to the global climate agenda, although questions remain about the pledge’s ambition. As the nation prepares to present its goals at COP29, international stakeholders will watch closely to see how Brazil’s strategy unfolds in its journey toward climate neutrality by 2050.
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