President Joe Biden met with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil on the margins of the G20 Summit. This meeting occurred in Rio de Janeiro where they discussed the U.S.-Brazil strategic relationship. They reviewed progress on joint initiatives like the Partnership for Workers’ Rights, aimed at promoting decent work and addressing climate issues. Biden congratulated Lula on Brazil’s G20 host year and reaffirmed U.S. support for Brazil’s efforts in addressing hunger and poverty, as well as discussing regional issues like the situation in Venezuela and security in Haiti.

Leaders announced new partnership for Energy Transition. The Brazil and the United States Energy Partnership focuses on several key areas aimed at enhancing energy security, promoting sustainable energy practices, and fostering economic growth through energy-related collaborations.

Partnership will focus on Clean energy production and deployment, supply chain development related to clean energy technology, Green industrialization. This includes cooperation in renewable energy sources like hydropower, where Brazil has significant capabilities, wind, solar, and biofuels, particularly ethanol where Brazil is a global leader. There’s also an emphasis on expanding into new technologies like hydrogen energy, with Brazil’s potential in green hydrogen being noted as a future “next oil” due to its vast resources.

Initiatives have been set to address climate change, with Brazil aiming for net zero emissions by 2050 and the U.S. supporting policies like the Inflation Reduction Act to transition to cleaner energy. There’s a focus on preserving the Amazon rainforest, which is crucial for sustenance of its role as World Carbon sink..

Presidents Joe Biden and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have launched a bilateral Clean Energy Transition Partnership. This partnership focuses on Expanding renewable energy projects and sharing technology and expertise, Supporting the development and implementation of green technologies and industrial processes, Fostering education and training for a clean energy workforce, including initiatives like the development of a clean hydrogen curriculum.

The partnership encourages private sector involvement through forums like the Clean Energy Industry Dialogue where industry leaders from both countries work on projects related to clean hydrogen, offshore wind, grid modernization, sustainable fuels, and carbon management. There’s ongoing cooperation in the civil nuclear sector, including the modernization of Brazil’s nuclear power plants and regulatory cooperation.

With Brazil being the U.S.’s second-largest trading partner in Latin America, energy trade plays a significant role. This partnership aims to facilitate trade in energy goods and services, promote investment, and enhance economic ties through energy projects. This partnership not only seeks to address global climate challenges but also aims to leverage the economic benefits of transitioning to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. Both countries recognize the importance of this collaboration in the context of global energy markets, environmental sustainability, and economic development.

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