tax reform

Oil, Transition and the New Economy: Pathways to Overcoming Brazil’s Economic and Fiscal Dependence on Oil The seminar, organised by the Institute for Socioeconomic Studies (Inesc) in partnership with CEFD and other organisations, brought together more than 70 participants in Brasília to discuss economic, fiscal and productive alternatives for a just and low-carbon transition. The […]

ClimaInfo

Experts argue that fossil fuel subsidies, insufficient finance and entrenched vested interests remain among the main barriers to accelerating the energy transition . “How can the transition away from fossil fuels be made economically viable, politically feasible and socially just amid growing geopolitical instability? There is no easy answer, nor a single one. But the […]

Dialogue Earth

Oil pipelines in Obrikom, Nigeria (Image: George Osodi / Associated Press / Alamy) ‘Refine baby, refine’ Africa’s fossil fuel proponents are using the global oil and gas crisis to their advantage, reigniting debates about the continent’s energy future Drill baby, drill,” said NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber in April. He was […]

LexLegal

US blockade and tariffs drive up costs and spark a legal dispute. Photo: Freepik Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz crisis could lead to revision of Brazilian contracts The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the threat of 25% tariffs imposed by the United States on operations linked to Iran are already beginning to […]

Folha Ilustríssima

OPINION: Cutting oil supply is fundamental to the roadmap Replacing fossil fuels with renewables is the most effective means to cut emissions, but reducing consumption is not enough;Brazil has rare advantages in the energy transition and can lead the construction of a real roadmap for a post-fossil world. Petrobras oil platform in Espírito Santo (Photo: […]