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Stakeholder participation in the formulation of Brazilian biofuel policy (RenovaBio)

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Author(s):
Lira Luz Benites Lazaro [1] ; Lais Forti Thomaz
Total Authors: 2
Affiliation:
[1] University of São Paulo. School of Public Health. Department of Environmental Health - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: Ambiente & Sociedade; v. 24, 2021-11-03.
Abstract

Abstract In this article, we examine the establishment of the Brazilian biofuels policy (RenovaBio). We identify whether there was participation of stakeholders, and efforts of interest groups (associations, sugar refineries, and fuel distributors) to send technical notes and comments in order to have their perspectives heard and demands met, mainly regarding the definition of individual targets for reducing greenhouse gases (GHG). Government documents and stakeholder comments were consulted. For this purpose, we used the social network analysis technique. We argue that the capacity for social participation in these hearings can increase the influence of specific groups on political decisions. The results of the study show the predominant participation of trade associations and companies linked to the energy and biofuels sector. RenovaBio reaffirms the argument in favor of decarbonization, energy security, and the contribution of biofuels to reducing GHG, as motivating and legitimizing factors for their establishment. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 17/17796-3 - Conflicts and power relations: the water-energy-food nexus in the production of ethanol in the State of São Paulo
Grantee:Lira Luz Benites Lazaro
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
FAPESP's process: 15/03804-9 - Environmental governance of macrometropolis paulista in face of climate variability
Grantee:Pedro Roberto Jacobi
Support Opportunities: Research Program on Global Climate Change - Thematic Grants
FAPESP's process: 19/24479-0 - Water-energy- food nexus of biofuels: analyzing policy impacts
Grantee:Lira Luz Benites Lazaro
Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Post-doctor