Gobernanza multinivel del cambio climático en Brasil

Brazil grapples with significant climate change challenges in the countryside and in cities, driven by deforestation and agricultural intensification. While climate policies have been established at federal and local levels, their effective implementation has been hindered, particularly during the Bolsonaro administration. This article emphasizes the necessity of a multi-actor and multi-level approach, with cities playing a vital role. It underscores the importance of decarbonizing the economy, promoting environmental sustainability, and social equity as cornerstones of a "New Democracy" for Brazil. International cooperation through scientific exchange as well as collaboration within internacional agreements, especially with China, is presented as a strategic opportunity to advance the development and transfer of clean technologies. This way, more ambitious public policies in environmental conservation and sustainability transition can be designed. The climate emergency is recognized as a systemic crisis demanding comprehensive and cross-cutting solutions, also addressing structural inequalities and ensuring human dignity.