Minister Marina Silva confirmed that the outcome of the environmental licensing for the Equatorial Margin oil exploration will rely on Ibama’s technical analysis. Despite pressures from various government sectors, she stated the decision would be made by Ibama’s technicians. Silva also stressed the importance of energy transition and Brazil’s commitment to the climate agenda in light of hosting COP30.
On February 25, Brazil’s Environment and Climate Change Minister, Marina Silva, announced that the environmental licensing decision for the Equatorial Margin oil exploration project will be determined through a rigorous technical analysis by the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama). She asserted, “The upcoming decision will be a technical one. If it’s ‘yes,’ it’s technical; if it’s ‘no,’ it’s technical. The ones who will decide are Ibama’s technicians, for sure.”
Minister Marina Silva emphasized the importance of a transparent and technical approach to environmental licensing. She reaffirmed President Lula’s role in upholding the integrity of public institutions like Ibama, which is critical amidst calls for commitment to climate change countermeasures. Additionally, she highlighted the necessity for Brazil to maintain its clean energy advantages while confronting the challenges of multilateral cooperation in addressing the climate emergency.
Original Source: valorinternational.globo.com
