Brazil Showcases Climate Science and Innovation Leadership at COP30 in Belém
Brazil's Finep and Rio’s Festival da Ciência pelo Clima highlight national investments and public engagement in climate science and sustainability amid COP30 in Belém.
- • Finep invested R$ 694 million in 122 climate science projects focusing on the Amazon region.
- • During COP30, Finep will inaugurate Casa da Ciência and host panels on bioeconomy and climate technologies.
- • Rio hosts Festival da Ciência pelo Clima with educational and cultural activities supporting climate awareness.
- • Tatiana Roque emphasized climate resilience for vulnerable urban populations amid increasing extreme weather.
- • Over 21 institutions participate in Rio's festival, promoting climate education and local innovation projects.
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As the world convenes for COP30 in Belém, Brazil is taking a proactive stance in climate science and innovation, emphasizing the vital role of the Amazon in global climate solutions. Finep (Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos), Brazil's federal agency for science and technology financing, has highlighted its strategic investment of R$ 694 million in 122 scientific and technological projects within the Amazon's North region, underscoring the region's critical importance in addressing the planetary climate crisis.
From November 10 to 21, Finep will lead a comprehensive program during COP30, featuring the inauguration of the Casa da Ciência at the Museu Goeldi's Zoobotanical Park, panels, and discussions focused on bioeconomy, climate adaptation technologies, and new funding opportunities that will promote sustainability innovation. This initiative displays Brazil's ambition to position the Amazon and its preservation at the forefront of both national policy and international dialogue.
Complementing these efforts, Rio de Janeiro is hosting the Festival da Ciência pelo Clima on November 14 and 15 at Quinta da Boa Vista. This event, organized by the city's Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation alongside the Brazilian Society for the Advancement of Science, presents free exhibitions, immersive experiences, educational games, and cultural performances, including samba shows. Over 21 educational and research institutions, such as UFRJ, Uerj, and Fiocruz, are participating to promote environmental education and highlight strategies for climate resilience, especially in vulnerable urban communities.
Tatiana Roque, Rio's science and technology secretary, remarked on the pressing need for cities to prepare for increasingly frequent extreme weather events that disproportionately affect poorer populations. The festival also features the Jovens Cientistas Cariocas program, supporting youth innovation for local climate adaptation solutions.
Together, these initiatives illustrate Brazil's commitment to advancing science, technology, and community engagement in the fight against climate change, leveraging both national research and public education during this pivotal global conference.