# Marina Silva urges sector to monitor climate agenda in Congress

> Marina Silva says 'conservative' doesn't mean 'denialist' as Brazil faces climate challenges.
- Title: Marina Silva urges sector to monitor climate agenda in…
- Summary: Marina Silva says 'conservative' doesn't mean 'denialist' as Brazil faces climate challenges.
- Keywords: marina silva, congresso, desmatamento, mapas do caminho, cop 31, brasil, setor produtivo, clima, lula, fundo clima, desmatamento zero, pétroleo
- Source: Estadão — https://estadao.com.br/brasil/marina-pede-que-setor-produtivo-vigie-pauta-no-congresso-ser-conservador-nao-e-ser-negacionista
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- Topics: marina silva, congresso, desmatamento, mapas do caminho, cop 31, brasil, setor produtivo, clima, lula, fundo clima, desmatamento zero, pétroleo
## Marina Silva on climate agenda
Marina Silva, former environment minister, speaks about Brazil's climate challenges at COP-31 in Antália, Turkey.

> Contradições são para serem enfrentadas
## Marina's political position
Marina Silva, defeated in Senate race, is considered for the presidency but has not confirmed return to government.
## Congress challenges
Marina warns of a difficult Congress with increased right-wing opposition to Lula's climate policies.
## Conservative vs denialist
Marina states that being conservative does not mean denying climate science or environmental protection.

> Ser conservador não é ser negacionista
## Deforestation reduction
Brazil reduced deforestation by 71% in the Amazon and 48% in the Cerrado compared to 2022.
## BR-319 road project
Marina supports road construction but insists on environmental safeguards to prevent deforestation.

> Não pode ser mais uma frente para expandir fronteira agrícola. Definitivamente não pode
## Climate emergency
Marina advocates for creating legal frameworks to address climate emergencies before disasters occur.
## Economic benefits
Brazil's agricultural sector grew by 11.7% while reducing deforestation, showing economic and environmental compatibility.
## Climate finance
Brazil aims to raise $300 billion annually for climate finance by 2035, with potential tripling.
## Environmental safeguards
Marina emphasizes creating indigenous lands and conservation units to protect Amazon areas during infrastructure projects.
## Climate policy
Brazil's climate policy includes reducing deforestation to zero by 2030 and transitioning to clean energy.
## Economic instruments
Brazil has economic instruments like the Eco Invest fund and Climate Fund to support climate action.
## Climate emergency response
Marina supports creating emergency frameworks to address climate disasters before they happen.
## Climate policy implementation
Brazil has implemented climate policies since 2003, including deforestation reduction and clean energy transitions.
## Climate finance progress
Brazil has raised $27 billion for the Climate Fund and $140 billion for Eco Invest to support climate action.
## Climate policy challenges
Marina warns of increased right-wing opposition in Congress that could hinder climate progress.
## Key takeaway

Marina Silva urges Brazil's productive sector to monitor climate agenda in Congress, stressing that being conservative doesn't mean denialism while the country works to reduce deforestation and transition to clean energy.