Brazil's Contradictory Stance on Climate and Fossil Fuels

Brazil will hold the COP30 climate summit in November, where it is expected to lead the world in supporting a green transition. In recent years, Brazil has made greater efforts to increase its renewable energy capacity and protect the Amazon rainforest from deforestation activities. However, in the lead-up to the summit, Brazil’s government has announced plans to auction new areas for oil and gas exploration and expand fossil fuel production over the coming years, decisions that are at odds with its COP30 presidency.  When Luiz Inácio…