Episode 52: 100 days until COP30: Brazil on climate, environment and human security
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The episode discusses Brazil's climate and environmental challenges as it prepares to host COP30, featuring insights from analyst Laís Clemente.
In this episode, we explore the critical intersection of climate, environment, and human security in Brazil with Laís Clemente, Analyst in adelphi’s Climate Diplomacy and Security team. As Brazil prepares to host COP30, Laís unpacks the country’s most pressing climate and environmental challenges, from land and water conflicts to environmental crime and extreme weather, and discusses how Brazil’s unique ecosystems like the Amazon and Cerrado shape both risks and opportunities. We examine the strengths and gaps in Brazil’s policy responses, the importance of empowering local and traditional communities, and the country’s evolving leadership role in global climate diplomacy. Further reading: Report: Climate, environment and human security in Brazil: Response landscape and leadership opportunities
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