The Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA) hosted a strategic meeting with the Diplomats of Agriculture of Brazil (DAB) group, comprised of representatives from 16 countries. The meeting reaffirmed the Brazilian agricultural sector’s commitment to offering concrete, sustainable inputs to global climate negotiations during the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), which will take place in Belém, Pará.
Held at CNA’s headquarters in Brasília, the event aimed to align efforts, exchange views, and highlight the leadership role of Brazilian agriculture in addressing climate challenges and global food security.
Joining efforts toward COP30
During the meeting, diplomats received presentations on Brazil’s agricultural model, with a focus on sustainability, technology implementation, and regenerative practices. Sueme Mori, Director of International Relations at CNA, emphasized the importance of engaging in early dialogue with agricultural attachés from different countries to ensure Brazil’s voice is heard technically and effectively.
“We are building a narrative based on data, not ideology. Other countries must understand how we produce responsibly and learn about our real input to the global climate goals,” Mori said.
Sustainable technologies and environmental responsibility
Bruno Lucchi, CNA’s Technical Director, showcased the technological package that enables Brazil to increase food production with a lower environmental impact. These include integrated crop-livestock-forestry systems (ILPF), no-till farming, and the Rural Environmental Registry (CAR), which now encompasses more than 90% of rural premises in the country.
Nelson Ananias, Sustainability Coordinator, also discussed Brazil’s climate commitments. He noted that COP30 will mark the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement and function as a key moment to define new national targets for the 2031–2035 period. He emphasized the importance of policies that recognize and reward producers who go beyond legal environmental requirements.
International expectations and Brazil’s leadership
Pierre-Adrien Romon, DAB’s President and France’s Agricultural Attaché, said the world has high expectations for Brazil. “Agriculture will be a central issue at COP30, and Brazil has the opportunity to lead the discussion by showing concrete examples of how to produce and preserve at the same time,” he stated.
CNA also announced it is finalizing a technical document with sectoral proposals to be delivered by August to Brazilian authorities and international representatives. The goal is to provide real, replicable solutions developed in partnership with producers, the private sector, and policymakers.