In 2024, Brazil holds the Presidency of the G20. Leveraging its experience, Brazil has placed three priorities at the heart of the G20 energy transition agenda:
- Accelerating financing for energy transitions, especially in emerging markets and developing economies.
- Adding a social dimension to the energy transition, recognising the critical role of energy in ensuring quality of human life, livelihoods, and economic prosperity.
- Bringing innovative perspectives on sustainable fuels.
Looking ahead, Brazil is gearing up to preside over COP30 in 2025. By then, countries are expected to submit updated, more ambitious NDCs, making 2025 a pivotal year for climate action under Brazil’s leadership.
We are working with the government on strategic initiatives focused on its G20 energy transition priorities that will build momentum for significant commitments over the next year heading into COP30.
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People without access to clean cooking
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People without access to electricity in rural areas
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Share of renewable energy in total final energy consumption
G20 Brazil Presidency
SEforALL’s engagement with the G20 Brazil Presidency includes:
- Co-hosting a Brazil-Africa Energy Transitions Ministerial Dialogue on South-South cooperation for just and equitable energy transitions.
- High-level assessment of the inclusivity and progress of just and inclusive energy transitions in G20, G7, and COP processes.
- Convening a new Energy Compact, led by Brazil, to extend the impact of G20 voluntary principles for just and inclusive energy transition, aligned with the UN's goals.
- Co-leading and providing technical support to the Action-oriented Roadmap for Clean Cooking, in partnership with other international organizations.
- Technical support to the creation of the Global Coalition on Energy Planning
Why is our work in Brazil important?
Momentum. With the G20 Presidency in 2024, Brazil is positioned to demonstrate solutions domestically and catalyse progress towards just and equitable energy transitions globally. This is important considering Brazil also holds the COP30 Presidency in 2025.
Brazil can rally the global community to fulfill recent commitments like the COP28 Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge and Global Cooling Pledge, while launching new initiatives that will bring Global South countries the support they need to meet their energy, climate and development goals.
