Espírito Santo

Climate leadership showcase

The Government of Estado do Espírito Santo have launched The Program for Environmental Sustainability and Support to Municipalities, including the conservation and revitalization of hydrographic basins and the reforestation programme.

Espírito Santo joined the Race to Zero and Race to Resilience campaign: Espírito Santo has officially joined the United Nations 'Race to Zero' and "Race to Resilience" campaigns, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and climate resilience. Of the commitments made by Espírito Santo are in the decree published in the Official Gazette of the State. Within 12 months the State Plan for Climate Change, commits to updating the Greenhouse Gas Inventory (GHG) and the Strategic Plan for Emergency Actions (PeAE). Within 24 months, the Public Emissions Registry will be established, with measurable criteria for measures to mitigate and absorb greenhouse gases, following the Kyoto Protocol, for the years 2030 to 2040, and the neutralization of net emissions by 2050.