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3.27. During the twelfth Ministerial Conference (MC12), Brazil announced it would join the 3.4.4 Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured Discussions (TESSD) Ministerial Declaration and become a co-sponsor of that plurilateral initiative. Even while internal consultations were taking place, Brazil was the only non-cosponsor to present a proposal in the area. Document INF/TE/SSD/W/12 emphasizes the central role of the agricultural sector in promoting sustainable development and draws attention to the environmental impacts of agricultural subsidies. Brazil has also been a constructive participant in the discussions on trade and sustainability held in the WTO Committee on Trade and Environment.

4.10. Brazil has also maintained mutual recognition agreements with multilateral bodies such as (...) the Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes (PEFC) and the Global Partnership for Good Agricultural Practice (Globalgap) (...)

4.29. Since the creation of the WTO, Brazil has signed more than 30 bilateral agreements on sanitary and phytosanitary matters, based on Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement principles, besides several regional agreements. (...) The importance of such agreements for Brazilian exporters and their trade partners can be measured by the sustainable increase in production and in volume of trade exports with more than one hundred countries and the integration of medium and small-sized agricultural producers into the international market in sectors as (...) organic products

4.98. The Cisterns Program (Programa Cisternas) is part of a context of promoting climate adaptation actions and improving the quality of life of rural populations, with a high incidence in the Brazilian semi-arid territory. Law No. 12,873/2013 and Decree No. 9,606/2018 represent innovations in the process of implementing social technologies for access to water that have been supported within a strategy of universal access to water in rural areas for human consumption and for agricultural production, aiming at full human development and food and nutritional security for families in situations of social vulnerability.

4.105. Brazil has one of the world's most renewable energy matrixes. According to the National Energy Balance (BEN, EPE 2022), 44.7% of the domestic energy supply comes from renewable sources. The diversification of the energy matrix, which is made possible with the expansion of the supply of sugarcane derivatives, wind energy and biodiesel is contributing to the continuation of this high share. Renewable sources will continue to account for a large share of supply, mostly due to the use of hydropower, new renewables (wind & solar) and bioenergy, including biofuels.

4.106. Only 30% of Brazil's hydroelectric potential has been exploited. The potential for increased production of this renewable and affordable energy source is an integral part of the country's long term strategy for the sector. Widespread access to affordable energy is crucial to achieve the goals of sustainable development, to promote social inclusion and poverty reduction; to advance national integration and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; and to improve competitiveness. Brazil is, therefore, investing in research and in new technologies to improve the generation, transmission and distribution of energy.

4.107. Brazil also considers bioenergy, including biofuels, an indispensable tool for the expansion and diversification of the energy matrix. Nowadays, biomass [27] electricity – generated mostly from sugarcane processing plants – accounts for about 8% of Brazil's total electricity energy supply. By 2031, biomass, wind and solar generation are expected to supply 22% of the country's electricity energy needs. In the transportation sector, the use of ethanol and biodiesel plays a key role in the pursuit of sustainable development, climate change mitigation and energy security. The Brazilian case shows that the long term and large scale sustainable production and use of biofuels are possible, and Brazil continues to work towards the creation of an international market for biofuels.
[27] Including Urban Solid Waste and Biogas.

4.108. The Brazilian Biofuels Policy (RenovaBio), with the main objective of promoting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by expanding the production and use of biofuels in the transport matrix is a key development. Brazil is the second largest biofuels producer with a total of 411 kboe/d, just behind USA, the worldwide leader with a 665 kboe/d production. It is also important to point out that the Brazil's gasoline has 27% of anhydrous ethanol in its mixture, the higher percentage in the world.

5.6. On the environment, the country stands by the sustainability commitments reached in the Paris Agreement and at COP26. It is regulating the Carbon Market, and innovating in creating a methane market.

5.8. Brazil will also continue to be committed to the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR), regional integration – as mandated by its Constitution – and to strengthening and fostering new bilateral and regional trade agreements (RTAs), with a view to promoting cooperation, sustainable development and mutually beneficial results. (...)