Silva champions planned, just energy transition at BRICS in Rio

Environment Minister Marina Silva advocated for a planned energy transition and climate justice during the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro. She emphasized the need for a roadmap to navigate the transition away from fossil fuels. Silva highlighted the complexities of balancing fossil fuel exploration with climate goals, citing Brazil's commitment to ending deforestation by 2030. She pointed to the country's progress in reducing deforestation while simultaneously growing its agricultural sector and increasing per capita income. The minister also called for robust financial support from developed nations for climate action in vulnerable countries. She discussed Brazil's leadership role, the importance of technology transfer, and the upcoming COP30 in Belém, which aims to focus on implementation and ambitious emission reduction targets.