Brazil

With immense biodiversity, a wealth of natural resources and a diverse and robust economy, Brazil is emerging as a global market.
Yet the country—world’s ninth-largest economy—also faces environmental and social pressures that could exacerbate with continued economic development. A growing middle class increased Brazil’s energy-related emissions by more than 21 percent from 2005-2010. Already, 85 percent of the country’s citizens reside in cities, with all net population growth expected to occur in cities over the next 30 years.
Brazilian leaders in government, the private sector, academia and civil society are seeking ways to overcome the country’s development challenges. WRI Brasil was created to help the country’s decision-makers build a sustainable, low-carbon economy.
Working in partnership with stakeholders on the ground, WRI Brasil will research, analyze, and design solutions across three key areas: cities, climate and forests. We are now developing a country strategy for WRI Brasil, which will detail our plans, goals and programs across each of these critical issues.
Top Brazil Outcomes
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Brazil Facts
- While Brazil reduced its deforestation-related emissions by 76% between 2005 and 2010, land use change and deforestation still account for two-thirds of the country's emissions.
- Congestion and mobility are major issues in Brazilian cities, affecting health, the environment, and safety. In 2011, São Paulo had 7 million vehicles on its roads.
Brazil Projects
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Brazilian Business and Ecosystem Services Partnership
A platform for Brazilian companies to proactively develop strategies to manage business risks and opportunities arising from their companies’ dependence and impact on ecosystems.
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Global Forest Watch
A dynamic online forest monitoring and alert system that empowers people everywhere to better manage forests.
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Global Restoration Initiative
Restoring vitality to degraded landscapes and forests around the globe
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Parceria Empresarial pelos Serviços Ecossistêmicos
Uma plataforma para as empresas brasileiras desenvolverem estratégias para gerenciar riscos e oportunidades decorrentes da dependência e do impacto de suas empresas sobre os ecossistemas.
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Experts
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Cristina Albuquerque
Urban Mobility Manager, WRI Brasil Ross Center for Sustainable Cities -
Laura Azeredo
Urban Development Analyst, WRI Brasil Ross Center for Sustainable Cities -
Mariana Barcelos
Urban Mobility Analyst, WRI Brasil Ross Center for Sustainable Cities -
Bruno Batista
Active Mobility Analyst, WRI Brasil Ross Center for Sustainable Cities -
Karla Battistella
Operations Director, WRI Brasil -
Toni Lindau
Director, Brazil, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities -
Luana Betti
Urban Economics Coordinator, WRI Brasil Ross Center for Sustainable Cities -
Cynthia Blank
Urban Mobility Intern, WRI Brasil Sustainable Cities -
Selma Bombachini
Executive Secretary, WRI Brasil -
Henrique Cabral
Urban Mobility Intern, WRI Brasil Ross Center for Sustainable Cities -
Lara Caccia
Urban Development Specialist, WRI Brasil Ross Center for Sustainable Cities -
Bruno Calixto
Communications Specialist, WRI Brasil -
Miguel Calmon
Forests Director, WRI Brasil -
Patricia Canut da Silva
Administrative Analyst, WRI Brasil -
Fernando Correa
Communications Analyst, WRI Brasil -
Henrique Corsi
Administrative Analyst, WRI Brasil -
Luiza Oliveira
Urban Development Coordinator, WRI Brasil Ross Center for Sustainable Cities -
Walter De Simoni
Climate and Cities Coordinator, WRI Brasil -
Diogo Dias Lemos
Road Safety Analyst, WRI Brasil Ross Center for Sustainable Cities -
Caroline Donatti
Communications Coordinator, WRI Brasil -
Talita Esturba
Research Analyst, WRI Brasil -
Bruno Felin
Communications Specialist, WRI Brasil -
Rafael Feltran-Barbieri
Senior Economist, WRI Brasil -
Marina Caregnato Garcia
Urban Economics Analyst, WRI Brasil Sustainable Cities -
Claudia Garcia
Administrative and Financial Manager, WRI Brasil -
Carolina Genin
Climate Director, WRI Brasil -
Erin Gray
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Letícia Liechavicius
Senior Human Resources Analyst, WRI Brasil -
Suzanna Lund
Project Manager, WRI Brasil -
Marcelo Matsumoto
GIS Research Associate, WRI Brasil -
Mario Neto
Grants And Contracts Analyst, WRI Brasil -
Débora Neves
Financial Analyst, WRI Brasil -
Mariana Oliveira
Research Analyst, WRI Brasil -
Millena Oliveira
Urban Development Intern, WRI Brasil Sustainable Cities -
Danilo Oliveira
Digital Media Analyst, WRI Brasil -
Francisco Minella Pasqual
Urban Mobility Assistant, WRI Brasil Ross Center for Sustainable Cities -
Felipe Perez Martinez
Institutional Relations Analyst, WRI Brasil Ross Center for Sustainable Cities -
Guillermo Petzhold
Urban Mobility Specialist, WRI Brasil Ross Center for Sustainable Cities -
Berta Pinheiro
Urban Mobility & Climate Specialist, WRI Brasil Ross Center for Sustainable Cities -
Carolina Quiele
Accounting Intern, WRI Brasil -
Andressa Ribeiro
Active Mobility Analyst, WRI Brasil Ross Center for Sustainable Cities -
Júlio Rioli
Grants and Contracts Manager, WRI Brasil -
Bruno Rizzon
Road Safety Analyst, WRI Brasil Ross Center for Sustainable Cities -
Viviane Romeiro
Climate Manager, WRI Brasil -
Ariadne Samios
Active Mobility Senior Analyst, WRI Brasil Ross Center for Sustainable Cities -
Paula Manoela dos Santos
Active Mobility Manager, WRI Brasil Ross Center for Sustainable Cities -
Fernanda Silva
Personnel Department Analyst, WRI Brasil -
Irene Silva
Accounting Analyst, WRI Brasil -
Eduardo Siqueira
Urban Mobility Analyst, WRI Brasil Ross Center for Sustainable Cities -
Daniel Soares
Investment Analyst, Global Restoration Initiative, WRI Brasil -
Cibele Soares
Administrative Assistant, WRI Brasil -
Rita Tomilin
Project Manager, WRI Brasil Ross Center for Sustainable Cities -
Vitor Tornello
Project Assistant, WRI Brasil -
Grace Wasem
Executive Assistant, WRI Brasil -
Fernanda Boscaini
Communications Director, WRI Brasil -
Virgínia Tavares
Urban Mobility Analyst, WRI Brasil Ross Center for Sustainable Cities