Reports

Decarbonization alternatives for the maritime sector in Brazil

he report was elaborated in partnership with the Consulate of Norway in Rio de Janeiro. It addresses the economic significance of the maritime transportation sector, how to make it greener, and how Norway’s use of cleaner technologies and fuels in its vessels can serve as an inspiration for Brazil. The main objective of the study is to analyze possible strategies to reduce brazilian maritime transportation emissions, including the use of cleaner fuels and improvements in the energy efficiency of ships.

he report was elaborated in partnership with the Consulate of Norway in Rio de Janeiro. It addresses the economic significance of the maritime transportation sector, how to make it greener, and how Norway’s use of cleaner technologies and fuels in its vessels can serve as an inspiration for Brazil. The main objective of the study is to analyze possible strategies to reduce brazilian maritime transportation emissions, including the use of cleaner fuels and improvements in the energy efficiency of ships.

Participants in this publication

Rafaela Guedes
Senior Fellow

Independent consultant, Fellow at Igarapé and member of a panel of experts on Energy Transition at the Institute for Climate and Society (iCS)

Guilherme Dantas
Senior Researcher

Huang Ken Wei
COPPE/UFRJ Researcher

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