“The Government of Brazil is committed to implementing its iNDC with full respect to human rights, in particular rights of vulnerable communities, indigenous populations, traditional communities and workers in sectors affected by relevant policies and plans, while promoting gender-responsive measures "
(NDC Brazil)
- The Brazilian National Policy on Climate Change (2009) mentions the reduction of social inequalities.
- National Adaptation Plan includes a chapter on vulnerable populations, that adresses gender topics.
NDC Focus
- Energy
- Forestry / LULUCF
- Agriculture
- Industry
- Transport
- Disaster Risk Management
- Housing
- Infrastructure
- Water
- Biodiversity
Sources: submitted NDC of Brazil;
National Adaptation Plan to Climate Change – Strategy for Vulnerable Populations, Ministério do Meio Ambiente;
Translation of the National Policy on Climate Change, provided by BrazilianNR