Opening and Moderation
Marianna Albuquerque
Senior Fellow
Professor at The Institute of International Relations and Defense (IRID / UFRJ)
Japan has, historically, suffered from natural disasters, forcing the country to adapt to nature's will. However, this susceptibility to these phenomena is only exacerbated by the current climate crisis. In light of this, Japan has pushed environmental cooperation with other countries, especially in Southeast Asia and Latin America, with emphasis on its partnership with Brazil. A concrete result of Tokyo’s effort was the founding of the Japan-Brazil Green Partnership Initiative in 2024, a project aimed at taking cooperation on the environment, climate change, and sustainable development to an even higher level. With the Brazilian COP30 presidency, this partnership becomes highly strategic to promote a sustainable and fair international order.
In this context, this dialogue marks the ending of the project ‘Celebrating 130 Years of Diplomatic Relations and the Friendship Exchange Year between Brazil and Japan’. The last event will debate Japan’s role in the international climate and environmental agenda, and how it can complement Brazil’s sustainability goals. The debate will focus on opportunities for cooperation in key areas, such as reforestation and sustainable development to promote a deeper understanding of Japan’s role and perspectives within Brazil, boosting bilateral cooperation
Partnership: Consulate-General of Japan in Rio de Janeiro
Supported by: Japan House São Paulo
Japan has, historically, suffered from natural disasters, forcing the country to adapt to nature's will. However, this susceptibility to these phenomena is only exacerbated by the current climate crisis. In light of this, Japan has pushed environmental cooperation with other countries, especially in Southeast Asia and Latin America, with emphasis on its partnership with Brazil. A concrete result of Tokyo’s effort was the founding of the Japan-Brazil Green Partnership Initiative in 2024, a project aimed at taking cooperation on the environment, climate change, and sustainable development to an even higher level. With the Brazilian COP30 presidency, this partnership becomes highly strategic to promote a sustainable and fair international order.
In this context, this dialogue marks the ending of the project ‘Celebrating 130 Years of Diplomatic Relations and the Friendship Exchange Year between Brazil and Japan’. The last event will debate Japan’s role in the international climate and environmental agenda, and how it can complement Brazil’s sustainability goals. The debate will focus on opportunities for cooperation in key areas, such as reforestation and sustainable development to promote a deeper understanding of Japan’s role and perspectives within Brazil, boosting bilateral cooperation
Partnership: Consulate-General of Japan in Rio de Janeiro
Supported by: Japan House São Paulo
Professor at The Institute of International Relations and Defense (IRID / UFRJ)
Independent consultant, Fellow at Igarapé, International Advisor at APCO and member of a panel of experts on Energy Transition at the Institute for Climate and Society (iCS)