On October 8th, the Europe Program of CEBRI, in partnership with the Consulate General of Ireland in São Paulo, held the event "Balancing Climate Action between Carbon Markets and Environmental Protection." The event featured the participation of Izabella Teixeira, Emeritus Counselor of CEBRI and Co-Chair of the International Resource Panel of UN Environment (IRP/UNEP), and Laura Burke, Director General of the Environmental Protection Agency in Ireland, to discuss environmental protection efforts in both countries.

Julia Dias Leite, President of CEBRI, and Robert Jackson, Consul General of Ireland in São Paulo, opened the discussion, which was moderated by Maria Netto, Senior Fellow at CEBRI and Executive Director of the Climate and Society Institute (iCS). Laura Burke highlighted the similarities between Ireland and Brazil, such as the importance of agriculture in the economies of both countries and the social profiles of their populations, as well as explaining the role of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This agency is responsible for regulating and protecting the environment in Ireland, implementing legislation related to pollution, waste management, water and air quality, among other environmental issues. The EPA also plays a significant role in promoting sustainable practices and raising public awareness about environmental concerns.

When addressing Ireland's climate objectives, Burke emphasized the goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 51% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels. Additionally, the country is also committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. During the debate, Teixeira raised the importance of dialogue on governance in this context, while highlighting that climate change in Brazil is no longer just an environmental issue, but also a developmental and geopolitical one. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the importance of international dialogue on the subject.