The Plataforma CIPÓ’s Executive Director, Maiara Folly, was one of the sources consulted in an article by The Christian Science Monitor that addresses Brazil’s positioning on the international stage amid the challenges of global governance and geopolitical tensions.
The report covered the strategy of the Brazilian government, led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, to strengthen South-South cooperation and position the country as a key player in global agendas, especially in tackling climate change and promoting sustainable development.
Folly emphasized that cooperation between nations is seen by the Brazilian government as “the best vehicle for Brazil to project its influence” internationally.
She also highlighted Brazil’s role in taking advantage of the United States’ absence from the climate agenda to assume a more active leadership role alongside other major emerging economies such as China and India. According to Folly, “the United States’ international retreat leaves a vacuum,” opening an opportunity for Brazil to advance negotiations and initiatives related to the Paris Agreement and the energy transition.
The article also pointed out that Brazil has been preparing to host significant global events, such as the BRICS+ Summit, the G20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro, and COP30, which will take place in Belém, reinforcing the country’s intention to play a central role in discussions on governance, climate, and sustainable development.
