USP’s Superintendent of Environmental Management (SGA), Patrícia Iglecias, attended events in Europe that strengthened the challenges and solutions for a global climate agenda. She followed the discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where leaders debated strategies to tackle the climate crisis and advance the energy transition.
Later, in Zurich, Patrícia presented an analysis of the climate challenges for 2025 at the economic forum organized by Lide, an organization that promotes the integration of business leaders, politicians, and academics to debate relevant economic, social, and environmental matters. Brazilian Supreme Court Justices Luís Roberto Barroso and Gilmar Mendes, as well as former President Michel Temer, attended the event. The panel addressed matters such as environmental governance, ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance), and the legal challenges for decarbonization.
The superintendent pointed out the importance of effective actions to ensure climate security and environmental stability. “We have reached a point where the energy transition needs to be accompanied by transparent governance, clear public policies, and the fight against greenwashing. Reducing emissions is not an option, but an urgent necessity,” she said.
Among the issues involved, Patrícia emphasized the increase in carbon dioxide concentrations, which reached 420 ppm, the highest level in history. She also warned about the effects of recent extreme climate events, such as the wildfires in California and the environmental disasters in Brazil. “We need to align global efforts with local initiatives, such as strengthening the bioeconomy and regenerative agriculture,” she said.
The superintendent drew attention to USP’s role as a pioneer in decarbonization projects and pointed out initiatives such as the Center for Research and Innovation in Climate and Sustainability (USPproClima). She stressed that Brazil, as host of COP30, is responsible for leading nature-based solutions, citing ecological restoration projects and technological innovation as crucial for the future.
The forum in Zurich reinforced the need for collaboration between governments, businesses, and academia to tackle the climate emergency. “We are facing a critical moment. The decisions made now will shape the future for generations to come,” the professor concluded.
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