May 2025
Autorxs: Pilar Bueno Rubial; María Noel Dussort; Clarisa Giaccaglia; José Fernandez Alonso; Victoria Laguzzi; María Lourdes Marinque; Nicole Makowski; Antonela Busconi
Brazil stands at a crucial juncture: either perpetuating the mainstream energy transition championed by the world’s largest energy-consuming nations, positioning the Global South as a reservoir of critical minerals and a transitional supplier of fossil fuels, as well as a provider of raw materials, or spearheading a just transition. A just energy transition entails decarbonizing economies and safeguarding biomes for future generations, while also potentially fostering a more autonomous approach to the transition within an unfavorable international geopolitical context.
Conceiving of a just transition solely from a governmental perspective is inherently limited. Therefore, understanding the roles of diverse stakeholders in advocating for different transition models is paramount, particularly for Brazil this year. Within this context, which Brazilian stakeholders exert significant influence in shaping the domestic narrative surrounding the energy transition?
How are disparate viewpoints reconciled? What narratives dominate Brazilian diplomacy regarding the energy transition within the BRICS Forum, the G20, and the COP? This report endeavors to identify the key stakeholders influencing energy transition narratives in Brazil and analyze their positioning on the international stage.