Mr Marcello Brito, the Executive Secretary, Amazon States Consortium, Brazil, says Brazil and Nigeria have partnered on energy and agriculture to tackle climate change and reduce black carbon emissions.
Brito disclosed this on Thursday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sideline of the COP30 United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties in Belém, Brazil.
He said that both countries also recently committed to global action on reducing black carbon emissions.
“Nigeria and Brazil are collaborating on climate change remedies primarily through the Green Imperative Project (GIP) for sustainable agriculture, and by working together on renewable energy transition and climate finance mobilisation.
“The nations engage in South-South cooperation through the Brazil-Nigeria Strategic Dialogue Mechanism to exchange ideas and technology, and align their climate strategies within the global climate framework, particularly the Paris Agreement.
“These efforts are part of a broader strategic partnership aimed at fostering sustainable development and inclusive growth between the two Global South nations,” he said.
Brito stated that the Brazilian Amazon Interstate Consortium (CAL) and Chinese institutions would strengthen scientific, economic, and environmental cooperation between Brazil and China during COP30.
According to him, the cooperation is geared toward joint solutions in energy, agriculture, biodiversity, and ecological transition.
“The cooperation will focus on forests and infrastructure, air quality and green cities, energy transition, and agricultural innovation with artificial intelligence and regenerative practices.
“It will also centre on the urgency of expanding joint investments in conservation, bioeconomy, science, and technology, with a focus on reducing deforestation and enhancing the environmental and cultural assets of the Amazon.
“As a legacy, a bilateral technical document will be published, presenting recommendations and successful experiences from both countries.
“This will consolidate partnership between Legal Amazon Consortium and Chinese institutions around a common agenda of sustainability, innovation, and shared prosperity,” he said.
Source: vmt
