Transport has become one of the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions in the energy sector in Brazil. Data from the Climate Observatory show that the sector accounted for 47% of total energy emissions in 2019, with cargo transport accounting for 40% of this total – emissions come mainly from the burning of fossil fuels, especially gasoline and diesel. This context makes … [Read more...] about Infralog: A route for the decarbonization of the transport sector in Brazil
Barbara Brakarz
Barbara Brakarz é responsável pela prospecção, preparação e execução de projetos nas áreas de agricultura sustentável, florestas, adaptação e infraestrutura sustentável no Brasil. Ela também é responsável pela integração de clima e da sustentabilidade programação e operações do Grupo BID e por liderar o diálogo com o governo brasileiro para desenvolver projetos e mobilizar recursos de financiamento climático para acelerar a implementação de sua NDC. Anteriormente, trabalhou no Banco Mundial no Departamento de Desenvolvimento Ambiental e Social da América Latina, na Embaixada Britânica em Brasília como Diretora do Programa de Cooperação, responsável pelo Fundo Internacional para o Clima e pelo Prosperity Fund no Brasil e na The Nature Conservancy do Brasil como Coordenadora de Parcerias e Mobilização de Recursos.
How can sustainable infrastructure attract new investments and increase the resilience of projects and assets in the face of climate change
The financing deficit for infrastructure in Brazil is approximately US$ 49.5 billion per year. Data from the G20 Global Infrastructure Hub indicate that US$ 1.2 trillion would be needed by 2040 to supply the country's infrastructure demand. Today, less than 2% of GDP is invested in the sector. Sustainable Infrastructure A solution to this challenge is the incorporation of … [Read more...] about How can sustainable infrastructure attract new investments and increase the resilience of projects and assets in the face of climate change
Low-carbon farming in Brazil can benefit farmers and curb climate change
Brazil is home to 13% of the world’s forested area. But in recent years the country has seen a huge increase in deforestation due to land use change and agriculture. While the largest proportions of greenhouse gas emissions in other countries comes from the energy and transport sector, in Brazil deforestation is a huge emitter. There are over 100,000 animal species and … [Read more...] about Low-carbon farming in Brazil can benefit farmers and curb climate change