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 […]
NEXO
The momentum of sustainable finance taxonomies An essay by Nicolas Lippolis Essential for directing capital towards the climate transition, these systems are multiplying globally Sustainable finance taxonomies are classification systems created by governments, their regulatory bodies and international organisations to define which economic activities genuinely protect the environment and society and align with climate goals. […]
ClimaInfo
Financing stalls energy transition at local level, say leaders in Santa Marta With a fund fuelled by royalties, Espírito Santo bets on diversification to reduce dependence on fossil fuels (This article covers an event co-organised by the CEFD) Santa Marta, April 27 — How to finance the energy transition in economies still dependent on oil […]
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 […]
Investing
Who will control critical minerals? The US response to Chinese dominance The energy transition reorganises production chains and redefines power relations. At the heart of this dispute are so-called critical minerals — resources essential for the economic and technological security of countries seeking a leading role in sectors such as robotics, semiconductors, batteries, renewable energy […]
Eixos
OPINION: Electromobility between China and Brazil: prospects for cooperation and challenges for the energy transition Despite cooperation with China bringing innovation, economic challenges and differences in market structures have hindered this partnership, writes Ricardo Lopes Kotz. Ricardo Lopes Kotz pesquisador do CEFD (Foto: arquivo pessoal) The global energy transition, increasingly linked to industrial competitiveness and […]
Estadão E-investidor
Oil returns to the centre of global geopolitics after US action in Venezuela: what changes in the markets American invasion reignites debate over commodities, whilst investors monitor effects in Brazil and emerging markets (US oil company shares advance on potential exploration of Venezuela’s reserves — Photo: Adobe Stock) The United States offensive in Venezuela has […]
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: […]