Climate governance in Brazil is necessarily connected to the interest of three pivotal sectors: deforestation and land use change, agriculture, and energy, jointly responsible for approximately 90 percent of the nation’s emissions. While extensive studies scrutinize the first sector, a notable gap exists in understand the bottlenecks obstructing decarbonization in agriculture and energy. Researcher Vinícius Mendes, along with another researcher, analysed the nuances of Brazilian climate politics and policy. In doing so, he drew attention to the interest groups steering low-carbon transition in these sectors. This research underscores the significance of interest group analysis in comprehending the complexities of Brazil’s domestic climate politics and policy. Moreover, it sheds light on the nation’s stance in international policy arenas, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to address climate change challenges.
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