por Comunicação Arayara - Nívia Cerqueira | 07, jan, 2025 | Arayara na mídia |
The development of the Just Energy Transition Plan for Rio Grande do Sul, contracted in October of the last year by the state government with the company WayCarbon and the Centro Brasil no Clima (CBC), is a matter of legal dispute. At the end of December, a preliminary court ruling suspended the agreement for conducting the study, which is expected to be concluded by November 2025.
The ruling was issued by Judge Patrícia Antunes Laydner, from the Regional Environmental Court of the State of Rio Grande do Sul, in response to a Public Civil Action (ACP) filed by the ARAYARA International Institute. The suspension will remain in place “until the technical committee being negotiated between the parties (ARAYARA International Institute and the state government) is effectively established or until some other measure is adopted by mutual agreement.”
The Public Civil Action indicates that ARAYARA requested a preliminary injunction to “compel the State of Rio Grande do Sul to establish a participatory committee for drafting the just energy transition plan, with the involvement of the state government, the municipality of Candiota, at least two civil society organizations active in energy transition, the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), and the State Public Prosecutor’s Office.” The municipality of Candiota is mentioned as it contains the largest coal reserve in the country.
Juliano Bueno de Araújo, a postdoctoral researcher in energy and director of the ARAYARA, argues that the government’s energy transition plan does not meet the real requirements for implementing such an important initiative. He highlights that the proposal does not include discussions about wind, solar, and biomass energy (energy generated from organic matter) or address issues of energy efficiency and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Araújo, who is also a doctor in environmental risks and emergencies, further emphasizes that the initial proposal presented by the state government focuses on maintaining coal-related activities. In her ruling, the judge noted that the contract includes scenarios that evaluate the continuation of activities involving coal use (such as thermoelectric generation), “which could compromise the decarbonization objectives Brazil committed to under the Paris Agreement, providing another reason for this type of decision to undergo broad social debate.”
Araújo argues that when discussing a transition, it means changing, altering, and modifying what currently exists, not extending the status quo. He claims that the government’s approach amounts to “greenwashing,” using terms that suggest action in a certain direction while the actual initiative does not align with the stated goals.
The ARAYARA representative also criticized the small budget allocated by the state government (R$ 2.3 million) for drafting its energy transition plan. He warns that Brazilian regions failing to reduce emissions will lose international market access and competitiveness, as importers are unwilling to buy products from areas contributing to environmental harm.
According to Araújo, ARAYARA’s goal is for Rio Grande do Sul to achieve clean and affordable electricity, as well as a climate adaptation plan that addresses its real needs. “The economic interests of a few cannot outweigh the interests of the people of Rio Grande do Sul,” he asserts. Contacted by the Jornal do Comércio (JC) for comment, the State Secretariat for the Environment and Infrastructure (Sema) stated through its press office that it would not comment while the case is ongoing.
Fonte: Jornal do Comércio
por Comunicação Arayara - Nívia Cerqueira | 30, jul, 2024 | Saúde |
A diretora executiva do Instituto Internacional Arayara, marcou presença na 22ª Reunião da Comissão Intersetorial de Vigilância em Saúde – CIVS, que aconteceu no Conselho Conselho Regional de Fisioterapia e Terapia Ocupacional da 11ª Região (CREFITO 11), que aconteceu na manhã de hoje (30/7), em Brasília.
O objetivo do encontro é articular políticas e programas de interesse para a saúde, resgatando e reiterando os princípios do SUS e do controle social.
Durante o evento de abertura, Nicole Figueiredo de Oliveira compôs um painel, cujo tema abordou os “Impactos das Mudanças Climáticas na Saúde Humana – Aliança Global para a Inovação Tecnológica”. A diretora do Departamento do Complexo Econômico – Industrial da Saúde e de Inovação para o SUS – DECEIIS da Secretaria de Ciência, Tecnologia, Inovação e Complexo da Saúde – SECTIS/ MS, Gabriela Maretto, também fez parte da mesa. O painel foi intermediado pelo Conselheiro Nacional e Coordenador Adjunto da CIVS, João Alves; e Wésia Nogueira de Sena, membro da CIVS.
Alves considera urgente a necessidade de apoiar uma nova abordagem, com esforços internacionais e uma agenda global de saúde guiada pelas demandas da sociedade. ” As contribuições das convidadas para o debate desta manhã nos leva a refletir sobre as urgentes e necessárias medidas a serem enfrentadas, não somente em relação às mudanças climáticas e ameaça à saúde global, mas também em relação a nossa existência nesse planeta”, afirmou o Conselheiro Nacional e Coordenador Adjunto da CIVS.
A diretora da Arayara parabenizou a Vigilância em Saúde pela iniciativa de pensar proativamente na prevenção e atuação nos casos de impactos climáticos na saúde humana. “O setor de saúde tem apoiado algumas campanhas que fazemos e estou feliz em poder participar desse evento”, celebrou Nicole.
Durante a sua fala, ela compartilhou estudos sobre os impactos das mudanças climáticas para o meio ambiente e saúde pública. “Vão aumentar as epidemias, as doenças tropicais, as doenças relacionadas a frio e calor, portanto, ter profissionais de saúde preparados e poder pensar em políticas amplas para lidar com essa nova realidade é essencial num mundo que já está chegando no 1.5 de aquecimento”, alertou.
Nicole ressaltou também a urgência da transição energética do Brasil, diante do agravo dos fenômenos climáticos por conta das emissões de CO2 . “Quase 90% das emissões globais de CO2 provêm da queima de combustíveis fósseis (carvão mineral, petróleo e gás fóssil), intensificando o ciclo hidrológico, resultando em chuvas mais intensas. As enchentes que ocorreram no Rio Grande do Sul é um claro indicativo disso”, completou.
por Comunicação Arayara | 04, abr, 2024 | ONU, Uncategorized |
ARAYARA INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE has joined dozens of civil society, women’s rights, and human rights organisations, as well as international institutions and policy centres, in calling for the next Secretary-General of the United Nations to be a woman.
In a letter addressed to UN Permanent Representatives in New York, the organisations appeal to ambassadors to ‘help address the historic imbalance by announcing that your country will only consider nominating women candidates for the next Secretary-General selection process while encouraging all states to do the same’.
The letter was sent on 21 March as the Commission on the Status of Women drew to a close. Click here to download the letter.
The initiative is led by the organisation 1 for 7 Billion, and the signatories will promote the letter as the 55th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC55) comes to a close on 5 April. It will also be recirculated in September as UN Permanent Representatives prepare to gather in New York for the high-level General Debate.
‘That the next Secretary-General of the United Nations should be a woman is indisputable,’ says 1 for 7 Billion. ‘After almost 80 years of an unbroken succession of men occupying the UN’s top job, it’s long overdue. Momentum is building.’
The full text of the letter has been reproduced below, together with an up to date list of sign-ons. For more information on this initiative or to sign your organisation onto this letter, please email ben@1for8billion.org
Dear Excellency,
The appointment of a woman Secretary-General is long overdue.
Gender equality is a core guiding principle of the United Nations. It is a fundamental human right and a necessary foundation for a peaceful, fair and sustainable world. However, the Organization cannot claim to be a champion of women’s empowerment when half of the world continues to be excluded from its highest office.
We are calling on you to take matters into your own hands: help address the historic imbalance by announcing that your country will only consider nominating women candidates for the next Secretary-General selection process while encouraging all states to do the same.
Women need the UN, but the UN also needs women. Evidence clearly shows the contribution women bring across all areas of the UN’s work. Progress in breaking the glass ceiling has not been impeded by a shortage of qualified women, but a shortage of opportunity and the limited imagination of decision makers operating in an environment of systemic discrimination.
Despite recent improvements, the sphere of international relations remains woefully monopolised by men: 13 multilateral organizations (including the four largest development banks) have never been led by a woman, 78 years without a woman leading the UN, and just 24% of UN Permanent Representatives are women, as highlighted by GWL Voices.
We ask states to keep this disturbing reality in mind as they consider their nominations for the next UN chief. We ask states to consider the urgent need to restore credibility and faith in the UN’s highest office. We ask states to appoint a woman Secretary-General.
The time is now.
Yours faithfully,
1 for 8 Billion
Access Now
Africans Rising
ARTICLE 19
Associação das Mulheres Diplomatas Brasileiras (AMDB) – Association of Brazilian Women Diplomats
Atlas
Blue Smoke
BRICS Policy Center (BPC)
Casa de Acolhimento Marielle Franco Brasil – Marielle Franco Brasil Shelter Home
Center for Development of International Law
Children’s Investment Fund Foundation
Citizens for Global Solutions (CGS)
CIVICUS
Coalition for the UN We Need
Coalizão O Clima é de Mudança – Coalition The Climate is for Change
COESUS Coalizão Não Fracking Brasil – No Fracking Coalition Brazil
Coletivo AquilombaRI (Coletivo Negro Estudantil da PUC-Rio – Black Student Collective of PUC-Rio)
Coletivo de Entidades Negras (CEN Brasil) – Collective of Black Entities (CEN Brasil)
Coletivo Negro de Relações Internacionais – Brasil (Black International Relations Collective)
Curso de Graduação em Relações Internacionais da Universidade Veiga de Almeida (UVA) – Undergraduate Program in International Relations at Veiga de Almeida University
Democracy Without Borders
European Center for Not-For-Profit Law (ECNL)
Equality Now
FADA – Força Ação e Defesa Ambiental – Action and Environmental Defense Force
Federação Nacional dos Estudantes de Relações Internacionais – National Federation of International Relations Students
Fundación ARAYARA – ARAYARA Foundation
Gender Action for Peace and Security (GAPS)
Global Citizen
Global Governance Innovation Network (GGIN)
Global Shapers Community – Belo Horizonte Hub
GWL Voices
HVD: Humanistischer Verband Deutschland – Bundesverband – Humanist Association of Germany – Federal Association
Instituto Clima de Eleição – Climate of Election Institute
Instituto de Relações Internacionais (IRI) da PUC-Rio – International Relations Institute at PUC-Rio
Instituto Internacional ARAYARA – ARAYARA International Institute
Instituto PACS (Políticas Alternativas para o Cone Sul) – Alternative Policies Institute for the Southern Cone
Instituto Socioambiental (ISA) – Socio-Environmental Institute
InterAgency Institute
International Alliance of Women
International Centre for Eritrean Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Juventudes do Coletivo de Entidades Negras – Youth of the Black Entities Collective
Kurytiba Metropole
LITIGA – Litigância Climática e de Direitos – Climate and Rights Litigation
Núcleo de Pesquisa em Gênero, Raça e Diferença na Política Internacional (NUGRAD-UFU) – Research Center on Gender, Race, and Difference in International Politics
Observatório do Carvão Mineral (OCM) – Mineral Coal Observatory
Observatório do Petróleo e Gás (OPG) – Oil and Gas Observatory
Observatório Feminista de Relações Internacionais (OFRI) – Feminist Observatory of International Relations
Open Society Foundations
Perifalab
Plataforma CIPÓ
Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência Política da Universidade Federal Fluminense (PPGCP-UFF) – Graduate Program in Political Science at Fluminense Federal University
Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência Política da Universidade Federal Fluminense (PPGCP-UFF)
Project Starling
Rede Fé, Paz e Clima – Faith, Peace and Climate Network
Rockefeller Brothers Fund
Southern Voice
Strategy for Humanity
United Nations Association – UK
Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom UK (WILPF UK)
WomanSG
