O Brasil e o Tratado de Paris (2015): o caso da floresta amazônica

Abstract

The Paris Agreement, or Paris Treaty, aims to limit greenhouse gas emissions responsible for global warming. Considering that Brazil is a signatory to this treaty and therefore obligated to comply with it, the country must implement public policies aimed at mitigating its greenhouse gas emissions. An analysis of Brazil’s emissions reveals that forest fires represent a significant portion of these emissions, with those occurring specifically in the Amazon accounting for the largest percentage. Thus, in order to meet the agreed-upon targets, the country must significantly reduce the incidence of fires in the Amazon biome. This monograph is structured into three main parts. The first part examines ways to preserve the Amazon Rainforest. It analyzes key principles of Environmental Law, the interrelationship between Law and Economics, public security policies, and a new development model. The second part discusses the requirements for compliance with the Paris Agreement. Finally, the third part addresses the international community’s role concerning the Amazon Rainforest.