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Brazil's Congress shows low environmental alignment for 2027-2031 term
An analysis by the Observatório do Clima reveals that the 58th Legislature of the Brazilian Congress (2027-2031) will have a significant lack of alignment with environmental and climate agendas. According to the study, 68.9% of the elected senators and deputies are classified in the 'low' or 'very low' environmental convergence categories.
The Senate shows a particularly high level of divergence, with 79% (64 out of 81) of senators lacking alignment with conservation and climate change mitigation efforts. In the Chamber of Deputies, 67.3% (345 out of 513) fall into the low or very low convergence categories. This represents a worsening compared to the previous legislature.
Suely Araújo, Public Policy Coordinator at the Observatório do Clima, warns that this political shift could lead to legislative setbacks, such as the weakening of environmental agencies, the reduction of protected biomes, and amnesty for land grabbers. The growth of the Liberal Party (PL) is noted as a factor in this shift, with its presence increasing significantly in both houses.
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Congresso Nacional · IBGE · Instituto Democracia e Sustentabilidade · Liberal Party · National Congress of Brazil · Observatório do Clima · Partido Liberal · Suely Araújo
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- [● 16 SOURCES] The new congressional composition poses risks to environmental protection, including potential weakening of environmental agencies and amnesty for land grabbers. agenciasn.com.br · marioadolfo.com · fatopaulista.com.br · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · portalacontecern.com.br · +11 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] 67.3% of the deputies in the Chamber (345 out of 513) have low or very low environmental convergence. agenciasn.com.br · marioadolfo.com · fatopaulista.com.br · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · portalacontecern.com.br · +11 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] 68.9% of the members of the 58th Legislature (2027-2031) have low or very low environmental convergence. agenciasn.com.br · marioadolfo.com · fatopaulista.com.br · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · portalacontecern.com.br · +11 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] 79% of the senators in the next Legislature (64 out of 81) have low or very low environmental convergence. agenciasn.com.br · marioadolfo.com · fatopaulista.com.br · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · portalacontecern.com.br · +11 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Liberal Party (PL) increased its presence in the Senate from 15 to 28 seats. agenciasn.com.br · oeco.org.br