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LACLIMA Institute

An institute dedicated to enhancing the global climate framework

Through a multidisciplinary approach, we combine knowledge, coordination and implementation to scale up climate action in both international and domestic contexts

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Advocacy Global

The LACLIMA Delegation trains different actors on international climate negotiations, supporting the implementation of conventions and contributing to a more prepared society.

Climate Policy

We influence public policy by integrating research, technical training, and qualified knowledge, contributing to more robust and accessible climate decisions.

Thematic Areas

We develop technical and informational materials to educate and democratize access to knowledge, enhancing the climate debate with a solid and accessible foundation.

LACLIMA Network

The LACLIMA Network brings together more than 1,300 members in 13 Thematic Working Groups, strengthening education, research and advocacy in climate law in Brazil and Latin America.

We operate across four programmatic axes, which complement each other

and strengthen our impact.

  • We analyze, design, and formulate public policies through the integration of research and technical training, connecting what is decided in global arenas to what needs to be implemented in domestic spheres, at all levels.

  • We strengthen strategic spaces for advocacy, coordination, and dialogue at the national and international levels.

  • We train key stakeholders, expand access to information, and strengthen the climate agenda through capacity building and accessible content for the general public.

  • We strengthen the LACLIMA Network, promote dialogue with legal professionals, and produce analyses and recommendations to strengthen the legal aspect of climate issues.

LACLIMA   |  LATIN AMERICAN CLIMATE LAWYERS INITIATIVE FOR MOBILIZING ACTION
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We are an institute dedicated to researching, developing, disseminating and implementing climate knowledge and policies through the lens of Law, with a multidisciplinary approach focused on Brazil and Latin America.

LACLIMA operates in four programmatic areas, with training as a transversal tool:

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Global Advocacy

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Climate Policy

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Thematic Areas

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LACLIMA Network

Training

Training

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The Paris Agreement Observatory, created by LACLIMA, is a tool that follows and monitors the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, also known by the acronym UNFCCC.

In an educational manner, the Paris Agreement Observatory provides monthly information on the Paris Agreement and the actions of governments in tackling climate change, monitoring the topics of the negotiations, relevant information on the climate meetings that take place in June (SB), the COPs, and other matters relevant to the theme.

Sign up to receive the LACLIMA Paris Agreement Observatory's monthly Alert and check out the latest alerts and key translated documents from the negotiations.

Publications

We’ve featured the most recent publications below, but be sure to check out our entire archive for a complete overview!

Report on submissions made by Parties to the UNFCCC - June 2026

Brazilian carbon market becoming a reality.

Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Uses (AFOLU) at the UNFCCC: Opportunities for an Advocacy Agenda

Special COP 30

We’ve featured the most recent publications below, but be sure to check out our entire archive for a complete overview!

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News

Follow all of LACLIMA's activities!

LACLIMA participates in the 9th Workshop of the Glasgow Committee on Non-Market Approaches in Bonn.

LACLIMA webinar discusses next steps in climate negotiations leading up to COP 31.

LACLIMA at UNFCCC Climate Week in Yeosu, Korea

LACLIMA Latitudes

Stay up-to-date on the climate agenda! Subscribe to the monthly LACLIMA Latitudes newsletter and receive timeless analyses, hot topics, study tips, articles, and information about our work directly to your email, all to help you delve deeper into the subject.

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Bulletin 8 - April 2026

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Bulletin 7 - March 2026

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Bulletin 6 - January 2026

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Contact us

Start the conversation with LACLIMA.

LACLIMA

Latin American Climate Lawyers Initiative for Mobilizing Action

Information

Headquarters

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Collaboration

We believe in the power of collaboration to build bridges and strengthen connections, expanding the reach of knowledge in a democratic way.

Empathy

Our actions are guided by empathy, considering respect for nature, social justice, and human sustainability.

Technical Excellence

We strive for excellence in all our actions, ensuring quality and consistency in the information and knowledge we produce and disseminate.

Transparency

We value transparency and truth in our work, ensuring the inclusion of all voices and perspectives.

Innovation

We work at the forefront of knowledge to generate innovative and effective solutions to the climate crisis.

Our work is based on five values:

Check out the latest news about LACLIMA's work.

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LACLIMA Team

Meet the team at Instituto LACLIMA

Ana Clara Caldas

Communication and Network Analyst

André Castro Santos

Technical Director

Bárbara Prado

General Coordinator

Caroline Medeiros Rocha Frasson

Executive Director

Gabriel Mantelli

Climate Policy Coordinator

Giovana Serra

Technical Analyst

Júlia Stefany Lima

Climate Policy and Carbon Markets Analyst

Maria Gabriella de Souza

Climate Policy Analyst

Mariana Maraschin

Network and Communications Coordinator

Marina Guião

Climate Policy Analyst

Renata Potenza

Climate Policy Manager

Yago Freire

Coordinator of Climate Policy and Carbon Markets

LACLIMA Council

LACLIMA has professionals from various specialties and fields of expertise to form its Board, segmented into an Advisory Board and a Fiscal Council:

LACLIMA Council

LACLIMA has professionals from various specialties and fields of expertise to form its Board, segmented into an Advisory Board and a Fiscal Council:

LACLIMA has professionals from various specialties and fields of expertise to form its Board, segmented into an Advisory Board and a Fiscal Council:

LACLIMA has professionals from various specialties and fields of expertise to form its Board, segmented into an Advisory Board and a Fiscal Council:

Rita Maria Borges Franco

Member

Our founders

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Caroline Prolo

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Flavia Bellaguarda

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