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The place of renewable sources in Brazil's relationship with “RICS†in the energy area: an analysis of bilateral ag...
ISSN: 2178 - 8839Publisher: author   
The place of renewable sources in Brazil's relationship with “RICS†in the energy area: an analysis of bilateral ag...
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Publisher: Conjuntura Austral: Journal Of The Global South Internatio..
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Abstract
This paper discusses the energy reality within the BRICS, with special attention to renewable energies. From this perspective, Brazil emerges with a prominent role in the coalition, being considered one of the most decarbonized countries in the world, a pioneer in bioenergy and one of the global leaders in wind and hydroelectric generation. On the other hand, coal occupies a considerable space in the energy matrix of South Africa, China and India. In addition, the has the largest crude oil producer in the world: Russia. Taking into consideration the potential and challenges of each country regarding this matter, this research is structured around two main axes: to evaluate how renewable sources permeate the bilateral agreements signed by Brazil in the area of energy with the “RICSâ€; and understand how the debate is characterized in the summits joint declarations. The methodology used involved the construction of an original databa...