August was an intense month of meetings, dialogue, and collective action for LACLIMA.

We took part in different spaces for discussion across Brazil and Latin America, contributing to conversations on climate implementation, carbon markets, energy transition, adaptation, climate justice, and the road to COP 31. Take a look:

São Paulo Climate Week 2026 — August 3–7

LACLIMA was an institutional partner of São Paulo Climate Week 2026. Throughout the week, we participated in seven events, two of which were organized by LACLIMA itself.

During the event “Article 6 of the Paris Agreement: Updating the Map of Climate Cooperation”, we launched the second edition of LACLIMA’s Article 6 Guide and discussed developments in carbon markets and climate cooperation following the COPs in Baku and Belém.

We also hosted “The State of Climate Implementation”, which discussed the current state of climate implementation in Brazil and the impacts of recent international advisory opinions on climate law.

To learn more about the other events we participated in, click here.

Oil, Transition and the New Economy: Pathways to Overcoming Brazil’s Economic and Fiscal Dependence on Oil — August 4–5

Maria Gabriella Souza, Climate Policy Analyst at LACLIMA, participated in the event, which brought together representatives from government, academia, civil society, the financial sector, and experts to discuss pathways toward a low-carbon economy.

The discussions highlighted the connections between the climate crisis, inequality, and dependence on fossil fuels. The “New Economy” was presented as a strategy to reorganize public policies and investments, combining development, inequality reduction, energy transition, and decarbonization.

Amazônia Terra Preta Festival — August 7–8

Júlia Stefany Lima, Climate Policy and Carbon Markets Analyst at LACLIMA, participated in the Amazônia Terra Preta Festival, held in Macapá, contributing to the debate on a just transition based on experiences and knowledge developed within local communities and territories.

The discussions addressed the role of farmers, fishers, extractive communities, and Indigenous Peoples in protecting territories, as well as the importance of public policies, rights, and investments that strengthen local economies.

Dialogue on Extreme Climate Events and the Protection of Rights — August 13

Giovana Serra, Technical Analyst at LACLIMA, participated in a dialogue organized by the Office of the Ombudsperson of the Public Defender’s Office of the State of São Paulo, based on an initiative by the Movement of People Affected by Dams (MAB).

The meeting addressed the impacts of extreme climate events, with particular attention to the El Niño phenomenon and its effects on the protection and fulfillment of rights.

The activity brought together representatives from the Public Defender’s Office, its Ombudsperson’s Office and Advisory Council, MAB, LACLIMA, and the Climate Observatory.

The dialogue enabled an exchange of perspectives and experiences on disaster prevention and response, the protection of affected populations, and access to climate and environmental justice. LACLIMA contributed based on its work in this area and shared materials and experiences related to loss and damage and access to climate justice.

4th Meeting of the “2050 is Now” Community of Practice — August 18

Maria Gabriella Souza participated in the event, which brought together representatives from government, academia, and civil society to discuss the development of Brazil’s Long-Term Strategy (LTS).

The discussion aimed to identify priorities, challenges, and contributions from different sectors to help guide the process. The goal was to reflect on how to structure an inclusive, coordinated strategy aligned with Brazil’s national needs.

Climate Talks 2026: Climate Adaptation in a Changing World: Progress and Challenges from Belém to Antalya — August 18

Caroline Rocha, Executive Director of LACLIMA, participated in Climate Talks 2026.

Held in Brasília, the event brought together high-level representatives from the governments of Brazil and Germany, international organizations, financial institutions, research centers, and experts.

The meeting discussed the next steps for the global adaptation agenda in the period between COP 30 in Belém and COP 31 in Antalya, considering the progress achieved and the challenges that still need to be addressed.

Credit: German Embassy in Brasília.

Strategic Dialogue Meeting on COP 31 — August 24

Caroline Rocha and Marina Guião, Climate Policy Analyst at LACLIMA, participated in the Strategic Dialogue Meeting on COP 31, organized by the Institute for Climate and Society (iCS) in Rio de Janeiro.

The meeting brought together partner organizations to discuss the international political landscape, the main challenges facing climate negotiations, and opportunities for engagement throughout the COP 31–COP 32 cycle.

Regional Meeting on Energy Transition and Climate Litigation — CJEM III — August 24–26

Gabriel Mantelli, Climate Policy Coordinator at LACLIMA, participated in the event, which was held in Mexico.

The meeting served as a space for legal dialogue and coordination focused on analyzing the socio-environmental, legal, and distributive justice challenges associated with climate change and the transformation of Latin America’s energy systems.

The event also contributed to the exchange of experiences and to strengthening regional action in the fields of energy transition and climate litigation.

National Meeting of the Brazilian Bar Association’s Climate and Biodiversity Committees — August 28

Flávia Vieira, Senior Climate Policy Consultant at LACLIMA, participated in the National Meeting of the Brazilian Bar Association’s Climate and Biodiversity Committees.

The event brought together representatives from academia, members of the Brazilian Bar Association’s committees, and civil society organizations to discuss current issues on the legal and climate agenda.

The program included panels on climate advocacy, regional challenges, the implementation of international commitments, developments in carbon markets, and emerging challenges in climate law for the legal profession.

Participation in the meeting contributed to dialogue among different sectors and to strengthening legal action in response to challenges related to climate and biodiversity.

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These were some of the events in which LACLIMA participated throughout August.

We remain committed to expanding spaces for dialogue, strengthening capacities, and contributing to increasingly effective climate action, connecting Brazil to the global collective effort toward a more sustainable and just future.