From nationalism to global climate change: analysis of the historical evolution of environmental governance in the Brazilian Amazon

Bidone, Francisco; Kovacic, Zora

doi:10.1505/146554818825240656

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“…This scientific paradigm underscored the complexity and interdependence of global ecological processes, challenging traditional governance models that were predominantly state-centric and sectoral. The realization that environmental issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution transcended national boundaries necessitated a reevaluation of governance structures and mechanisms, leading to the adoption of more holistic and integrative approaches (Bidone & Kovacic, 2018). One of the defining features of modern GEG is its multi-level nature, encompassing a diverse array of actors including states, international organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the private sector, and civil society.…”

Section: Defining the Framework: Global Governance Mechanisms And The...mentioning

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Evaluating the effectiveness of global governance mechanisms in promoting environmental sustainability and international relations

Uwaga Monica Adanma,

Emmanuel Olurotimi Ogunbiyi

2024

Financ. account. res. j.

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This study critically evaluates the effectiveness of global governance mechanisms in promoting environmental sustainability and enhancing international relations. Employing a systematic literature review and content analysis, the research scrutinizes peer-reviewed articles, official reports, and policy documents published between 2010 and 2024. The main objectives were to analyze the role of global governance in environmental sustainability, assess its impact on international relations, and propose strategic recommendations for enhancing governance frameworks. The methodology focused on identifying, selecting, and analyzing relevant literature based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, emphasizing the contributions of multilateral environmental agreements, international organizations, public-private partnerships, and the involvement of civil society and non-governmental organizations. Key findings reveal that while global governance mechanisms have significantly contributed to advancing environmental sustainability goals, challenges related to implementation, compliance, stakeholder engagement, and the integration of technological innovations persist. The study concludes that adaptive governance structures responsive to evolving environmental issues and stakeholder needs are crucial. Strategic recommendations include strengthening legal and institutional frameworks, enhancing stakeholder engagement, promoting public-private partnerships, and leveraging technological advancements. Directions for future research emphasize exploring the impact of emerging global challenges and investigating the role of non-traditional actors in shaping environmental policies. Keywords: Global Governance, Environmental Sustainability, International Relations, Systematic Literature Review.

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Section: Defining the Framework: Global Governance Mechanisms And The...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluating the effectiveness of global governance mechanisms in promoting environmental sustainability and international relations

Uwaga Monica Adanma,

Emmanuel Olurotimi Ogunbiyi

2024

Financ. account. res. j.

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“…Today, a renewed push for economic development at the federal level has increased the deforestation rate to 11,088 km2, the highest level since 2008 (PRODES 2020). Bidone and Kovacic (2018) argue that environmental policies, especially in the Amazon region, have evolved through overlapping economic narratives rather than a change in governance logic. In short, as one of the interviewees said: "The government or non-governmental initiatives try to solve everything at once and end up solving nothing.…”

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Private sector perception of reducing deforestation in brazil: analysis of challenges from 2010 to 2019

Gallo,

Gebara,

Micheletti

et al. 2023

Rev. Prod. Desenvolv.

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Purpose: This paper aims to shed light on the private sector's perspective on REDD+ in Brazil, and how this perspective has evolved over time. Methodology/Approach: This research is part of the Global Comparative Study on REDD+ (GCS REDD+) on policies and political processes from the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR). Findings: Our results indicate that national business organizations believe that REDD+ is an affordable way to mitigate climate change. However, it suggests that while this sector is seeking financial benefits from REDD+ activities, it is taking a very cautious and risk-averse approach. The private sector is not engaged and does not self-identify within the operational challenges that REDD+ policymakers are grappling with as they seek to embrace the possibilities of this mechanism. Research Limitation/Implication: To explore how these private sector actors perceive REDD+, whether such a perspective has changed from 2010 to 2019, and its implications for further REDD+ design in the national context. Originality/Value of the paper: private actors' positions on key statements about financing, benefit sharing and equity, governance, and challenges over three different time periods. A better understanding of how the private sector perceives REDD+ will contribute to national framing and more effective multi-level governance.

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“…Among the main factors for the reduction of forest loss were the Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Deforestation in the Legal Amazon (PPDCAm) and the Soy Moratorium. The first was a government measurement aiming land and territorial planning, environmental monitoring and control and promotion of sustainable production activities to tackle and reduce deforestation rates in the Amazon (Bidone & Kovacic, 2018). The second was a good example of an environmental pact between government, agribusiness entrepreneurs, and non-governmental environmental organizations to adopt measurements against Amazonia deforestation without harm the economy (Montibeller et al, 2020).…”

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“…In Brazil, the Amazon Fund was created in 2008 as an RBF focused on achievements in deforestation reductions (Correa et al, 2019). In 2015, the government launched the National strategy for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (ENREDD+), aiming to eliminate illegal deforestation, conserving and restoring forest ecosystems, developing a low-carbon sustainable forest economy, and generating economic, social and environmental benefits (Bidone & Kovacic, 2018). Since then, to receive money from the Amazon Fund, projects must adhere to PPDCAm and ENREDD+ (Bidone & Kovacic, 2018).…”

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“…In 2015, the government launched the National strategy for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (ENREDD+), aiming to eliminate illegal deforestation, conserving and restoring forest ecosystems, developing a low-carbon sustainable forest economy, and generating economic, social and environmental benefits (Bidone & Kovacic, 2018). Since then, to receive money from the Amazon Fund, projects must adhere to PPDCAm and ENREDD+ (Bidone & Kovacic, 2018). The government's disengagement with the Amazonia conservation and consequent increase in deforestation rates since 2016 led Norway, one of the major donators to the Amazon Fund, to halve the stock financing in the region (Pereira et al, 2019).…”

Section: Strategies To Burst Brazilian Economy Without Promoting Amazonia Destructionmentioning

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COVID-19 and Amazonia: Sustainable alternatives for an economic collapse

Diele‐Viegas¹,

Pereira²

2020

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The severity of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak demand from countries to adopt extreme measurements of social isolation to stop the spread and flatten the curve of contamination. Although social isolation measures may have negative impacts on economy, historically it has been showed to be more effective in saving lives and less damaging to economy than not adopting these measurements during a viral pandemic. In Brazil, despite the positioning of the president against social isolation due to the consequent economic recession, the rapid spread of the virus has worried the governors of the Brazilian states, which are thus managing stringent social isolation measurements to avoid the advance of the virus. Since one of the main strategies to guarantee progress and economic growth in Brazil has been the exploitation of natural resources from the Amazonia biome, here we discuss the importance of this biome to Brazilian economy during the post-pandemic recession and highlights potential strategies to burst the economy without promoting Amazonia destruction. We show that, together with the REDD+ and the Amazon Fund, the Forest bonds represents good strategies to burst Brazilian economy in a sustainable way, showing that it is possible to improve the commodities without increasing Amazonia deforestation or the greenhouse gases emissions. Amazonia is a biome of global importance for the avoidance of another global crisis, which will occur if we reach the climatic tipping point of 1.5°C. Thus, governmental actions should go towards its preservation, not exploitation and depletion. The commitment of the government with environmental conservation is paramount so that these economic strategies have positive results, especially in a post-pandemic scenario, where the economy will be extremely weakened. The COVID-19 brings us a lesson regarding how our attitudes can impact the world, and what we can expect from a global crisis. Perhaps we can apply these lessons and focus on change our economy towards a sustainable direction to avoid another global crisis in the years to come.

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From nationalism to global climate change: analysis of the historical evolution of environmental governance in the Brazilian Amazon

Cited by 7 publications

References 27 publications

Evaluating the effectiveness of global governance mechanisms in promoting environmental sustainability and international relations

Evaluating the effectiveness of global governance mechanisms in promoting environmental sustainability and international relations

Private sector perception of reducing deforestation in brazil: analysis of challenges from 2010 to 2019

COVID-19 and Amazonia: Sustainable alternatives for an economic collapse

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