
Denmark sees opportunities with new Brazil president
Danish Climate Minister Lars Aagaard sees a beneficial shift for Danish-Brazilian relations with Brazil’s new president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Stable political conditions and serious engagement with green issues in Brazil are likely to attract private investment. Hosting the COP30 climate summit next year, Brazil’s partnership is key to upholding the 1.5-degree goal. Denmark is poised to leverage its EU presidency in the second half of 2025 to influence negotiations. The Danish-Brazilian collaboration focuses on offshore wind and energy efficiency, with plans to increase investments in these areas. Aagaard also highlights the importance of adapting technology for Brazil’s agricultural context, as witnessed during a visit to Brazilian agricultural innovation company Embrapa. He underlines that cooperation with large economies like Brazil is essential for mutual trust and economic relationships.