The WFP Centre of Excellence against Hunger in Brazil attended the launch of the second edition of the State Climate Change Yearbook on 18 March in Brasília. The document compiles data and indicators that provide an overview of climate policy across the 26 states and the Federal District.
Developed by the Brazil Climate Centre (CBC) in partnership with the Climate and Society Institute (iCS), with support from the Itaúsa Institute, the document highlights the need to harmonise regional actions around integrated, evidence-based climate planning.
The opening of the event was attended by the Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Marina Silva, who highlighted the importance of federal cooperation and the strengthening of state strategies to meet national and international climate targets.
In addition to the minister, officials present included the Governor of Espírito Santo and President of the Brazil Green Consortium (CBV), Renato Casagrande; the President of IBAMA, Rodrigo Agostinho; and the President of COP30, Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago.
The programme featured panel discussions covering topics such as recent advances in Brazilian climate policy and the challenges that remain; and the implementation of policies at state level, with the participation of representatives from the Northeast Consortium, the Green Brazil Consortium, the Amazonas Court of Auditors and ABEMA.
The debates highlighted the importance of the states as key agents in accelerating the transition towards a low-carbon development model.
The Centre of Excellence was represented by nutritionist Sineide Neres and Programme Officer Maria Giulia Senesi, whose presence reinforced the convergence between climate and food agendas, particularly in a context where extreme events directly impact the food and nutritional security of the most vulnerable populations.