Brazil Proposes Ambitious Roadmap for Low-Carbon Economy and Zero Deforestation by 2035
Brazil’s new Project Law 6615/25 establishes a binding roadmap to cut greenhouse gas emissions drastically and achieve zero deforestation by 2035, with funding mechanisms including the Pré-Sal Social Fund.
- • Project Law 6615/25 aims to reduce Brazil’s net greenhouse gas emissions by 59%-67% by 2035 and achieve net-zero deforestation.
- • The law mandates carbon budgets with max emission limits for the country and specific sectors, updated every five years.
- • Funding will come from federal budgets, regional funds, public-private institutions, with at least 10% of Pré-Sal Social Fund earnings dedicated to the plan.
- • A similar bill introduced in the Senate aims to speed up legislative approval.
Key details
Brazil has introduced the Project Law 6615/25, a comprehensive legislative initiative aimed at steering the country towards a low-carbon economy and achieving zero deforestation across all biomes by 2035. This ambitious framework, proposed by Deputy Nilto Tatto (PT-SP), targets a reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 59% to 67% compared to 2005 levels by 2035, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050.
The law outlines the creation of carbon budgets imposing maximum emission limits on the country as a whole and specific economic sectors such as petrochemicals and mining, which will also face tailored emission reduction protocols. These budgets will be updated every five years to maintain transparency and efficacy, with regular public reporting mandated by the Executive Branch.
Funding for this environmental transition will primarily derive from the federal budget, regional funds, and public-private financial institutions. The legislation requires that at least 10% of the earnings from the Pré-Sal Social Fund—a key government fund arising from oil revenues—be allocated to support plan actions, thereby securing financial backing.
The proposal draws influence from the recent COP30 climate conference outcomes and has introduced a strategic, binding roadmap extending up to 2050. Besides the House of Representatives, an equivalent proposal has been submitted to the Senate to expedite the legislative process. Several parliamentary committees will review the bill before it proceeds for votes in both chambers.
This initiative represents a decisive legislative move by Brazil to tackle climate change by balancing economic development with environmental sustainability, targeting illegal deforestation elimination by 2030 and setting stringent emission reductions for critical industries. The project enhances Brazil's commitment to international climate goals while ensuring transparency and accountability in implementation.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
