During the second day of negotiations at the Pre-COP in Brasilia, the Brazilian government officially presented the “Belém Commitment for Sustainable Fuels”, also known as Belém 4x.
This proposal aims to quadruple the production and use of sustainable fuels by the year 2035. It aligns with global climate goals and the recommendations of the International Energy Agency (IEA).
International cooperation and energy roadmap
The text is being negotiated by Brazil along with partner countries such as India, Italy, and Japan, and it is expected to be published in the coming days by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The intention is for the agreement to be approved during COP30, which will be held in Belém, where heads of state and global leaders will begin the formal negotiations of the conference.
The objective is based on the IEA report titled “Delivering Sustainable Fuels — Pathways to 2035”, which proposes alternatives such as:
- Green hydrogen and derivatives
- Advanced biofuels
- Biogases and synthetic fuels
These technologies would allow reducing dependence on fossil fuels, improving air quality, and diversifying national energy matrices.
Brazil as a strategic player in the energy transition
The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Marina Silva, highlighted that Brazil is in a position to contribute beyond its borders, thanks to its diverse supply of renewable energies. “We can collaborate to increase the presence of clean sources in the global energy matrix, which is key to reducing the dependence on fossil fuels,” she stated.
Meanwhile, the president of COP30, Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago, celebrated that the IEA has highlighted the need to quadruple the use of sustainable fuels, calling it a crucial step for global decarbonization.
Synergy with COP28 commitments
The Belém 4x adds to the goals approved at COP28 (Dubai, 2023), where it was agreed to:
- Triple the global capacity of renewable energies
- Double energy efficiency by 2030
- Gradually move away from fossil fuels
These goals prioritize the development of sources such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, biomass, and geothermal, consolidating a multilateral approach towards a just and sustainable energy transition.
Key benefits of sustainable fuels
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- Emission reduction: significantly decrease greenhouse gases
- Improvement of public health: reduce air pollution and respiratory diseases
- Less dependence on fossils: offer viable alternatives to oil and gas
- Energy diversification: strengthen national energy security
- Economic stimulus: generate employment, innovation, and energy sovereignty
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The Belém Commitment represents a concrete proposal to accelerate the global energy transition, with an integrative vision that combines international cooperation, technological innovation, and climate justice.
If approved at COP30, it could become one of the strategic pillars to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement and the Global Biodiversity Framework.
