Brazil has unveiled a new climate pledge aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 2035, which it will present at the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan. The announcement, made late on Friday, highlights Brazil’s role as a major global emitter and underscores the country's response to rising international pressure for more substantial climate commitments.
 
The updated target commits Brazil to reducing emissions by 59% to 67% by 2035 compared to 2005 levels, exceeding its previous goal of a 53% reduction by 2030. This goal is part of Brazil's broader plan to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, which aligns with the country's long-term climate objectives.
 
The United Nations has emphasized the urgency for countries to strengthen their commitments to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, warning that insufficient action could result in catastrophic climate impacts. Nations are required to submit their new pledges by February 2025, and Brazil’s updated target positions it among countries revising their climate goals in response.
 
However, the Climate Observatory, a prominent Brazilian environmental group, argues that Brazil's pledge may still fall short of what is needed to meet global targets. They note that a complete evaluation will depend on Brazil’s formal submission of its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for a full analysis of the pledge’s ambition and feasibility.