Brussels, 24 feb (EFE).-the European Commissioner for climate Connie Hedegaard, action will travel to Brazil on Monday, where several bilateral meetings with Ministers and other local authorities to address issues related to climate change and economic growth remain green.
Hedegaard will take advantage of this three day visit, that will pass between Brasilia and Sao Paulo, to discuss with its partners the State of international negotiations on global warming, after the Summit in Durban (South Africa) organized by the United Nations last December.
Brazil is a key country in the fight against climate change because of its growing importance in the international context and the increase in emissions resulting from its rapid development, would therefore be a success for the European Union (EU) if he could convince Brasilia increase its climate commitments.
During his trip, the Commissioner will also have the opportunity to discuss the Conference on sustainable development of Rio+20 United Nations in Rio de Janeiro to be held next June.
Hedegaard will take advantage of your stay in Brazil to meet with the Foreign Minister of the country, Antônio Patriot, head of environment, Izabella Teixeira, and members of the Committee on climate change of Parliament.
In addition, the Commissioner will visit laboratories working on issues related to global warming and natural reservations protected by its ecological value. EFE
