Brazil is at the heart of the fight against climate change. Climate change poses a significant risk to the Amazon Rainforest, threatening its biodiversity and the communities which it supports. Brazil can play a unique role in mitigating climate change through deploying nature-based solutions, but must also address emissions from key economic sectors driven by land use and extraction.
A suite of laws and regulations have been introduced in Brazil to manage trade-offs and find synergies between addressing climate change, protecting nature, fostering economic development and advancing social justice. Climate litigation has become increasingly prevalent in Brazil as advocates seek to leverage new and existing laws to address environmental goals.
The below sections map the intersections between various areas of Brazilian law and climate change.
Administrative Law and Climate Change
Administrative law, as a pillar of state action, must adapt to the new climate reality and the challenges faced by Brazilian society. More →
Antitrust Law and Climate Change
Companies developing innovative solutions to reduce their environmental impact may encounter challenges under Brazilian competition law. More →
Climate Change Litigation
In Brazil, climate change litigation has evolving from isolated cases into a structured strategy to influence public governance and, increasingly, corporate behavior. More →
Consumer Law and Climate Change
In Brazil, the intersection between consumer law and climate action is gaining relevance, particularly through the principle of sustainable consumption. More →
Energy Law and Climate Change
Brazil offers a compelling case study in how energy law can be leveraged to advance in climate action. More →
Trade Law and Climate Change
Brazil is currently navigating a complex international trade environment shaped by evolving sustainability-related regulations across the world. More →
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