A document released on Monday (11) by the Brazilian Agribusiness Association (Abag) shows that the sector wants to position itself in the 30th edition of the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP30) as a “fundamental part” of the solution to the climate crisis. The event, which brings together countries around the world, will take place in November, in Belém, Pará. 
“Brazilian agribusiness plays a crucial role in this global agenda, especially in relation to COP30. In addition to being a particularly vulnerable sector to the impacts of climate change, Agro’s production chain is positioned as a fundamental part of the solution, with great potential to mitigate emissions and promote food safety,” says the text entitled Agribusiness against climate change – sector positioning for COP30.
According to the document, for agribusiness in fact to contribute to solutions, it is essential to implement innovative agricultural practices adapted to the Brazilian tropical reality, such as the efficient use of natural resources, the cultivation of tolerant varieties to climate stresses and sustainable soil management.
The text also states that, in order to make these practices possible, it is essential to unlock financing for the sector, “through objective and transparent criteria that encourage the adoption of sustainable technologies and practices.”
Carbon market
The document also says it is crucial the “tropicalization” of carbon market metrics and methodologies, adapting them to the Brazilian reality and ensuring the international credibility of Brazilian projects.
“COP30 represents a unique opportunity for Brazil to position itself as a global leadership in low -carbon agriculture, demonstrating to the world its potential to generate intact credits and attract investments to the sector. For this, it is essential that the country present concrete results in regulations, technologies, methodologies and registration systems, ready to be debated and perceived internationally.”
Criticism of agribusiness
Reports published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) of the United Nations (UN) have criticized the agribusiness model practiced in Brazil.
The main criticisms include large -scale production that has driven greenhouse gas emissions and caused biodiversity reduction; Methane emission related to animal breeding; and deforestation.
The IPCC also points out that agricultural adaptations, such as intensive use of irrigation, can have negative effects on biodiversity, water availability, soil salinization, and loss of subsistence means, especially small producers.
