Investor Presentaiton
CLIMATE
Though many times unseen,
climate is an ever-
present issue. It often seems detached from our
daily lives, when we have more pressing issues to
deal with. However, in the 21st century, climate
is directly linked to economic growth, well-being
and the tackling of poverty. WRI Brasil works
to support Brazil in mitigating the impacts of
climate change on people's lives, especially in
terms of their health and related issues.
The next 15 years will be crucial in determining
the type of social economy and well-being we
want for Brazil in a world with new climate and
technology patterns. Globally, the investments in
infrastructure to be applied during this period will
exceed the sum of US$ 90 trillion, determining the
outcome of roads, ports, plants and cities in the
21st century. To ensure that national economies
continue to grow competitively and sustainably,
that societies prosper, and people have jobs,
income and quality of life, these investments
must consider the need to transition to a low
carbon economy, so that countries are no longer
dependent on highly polluting technologies.
A new economy based on sustainable infrastructure
and the more efficient and productive use of our
lands are the key to steering Brazil towards a low
carbon economy. Economic and climate models
show that, around the world, the transition to
a low carbon economy could generate around
US$ 26 trillion by 2030, compared to the traditional
model. Brazil could lead this new economy,
investing in quality sustainable infrastructure and
efficiently using its land and natural resources.
Besides unlocking Brazil's economic growth, the
transition to a low carbon emission economy
affords unparalleled benefits to the health and
quality of life of society. In major cities, a reduction
in pollutant emissions improves the quality of the
air we breathe, reducing illnesses and extending
life expectancy. Estimates show that this new
economy could prevent 700,000 premature
deaths due to air pollution around the world by
2030. Around 50,000 Brazilians currently die
each year due to air pollution related diseases.
The WRI Brasil Climate program helps
accelerate this transition and generates
scale for a low carbon economy in the
country, guaranteeing the well-being of
Brazilians. To accelerate this goal, the
program is split into three areas of action:
Economy and Climate, Air Quality and
Governance. The last focuses on mechanisms
and tools that can assist governments and
the private sector to gauge the success
of their efforts towards an economy less
dependent on highly polluting technologies.
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