[{"jcr:title":"Exchange students draft sustainability proposals for COP30","cq:tags_0":"tipos-de-conteudo:acontece-no-insper/internacional"},{"richText":"Four outstanding projects from the course Globalization and Sustainability, offered by Insper, will be forwarded to the organization of the climate conference in Belém, with solutions that combine technology, social inclusion, and environmental impact  ","madeBy":"Por","tag":"tipos-de-conteudo:acontece-no-insper/internacional","title":"Exchange students draft sustainability proposals for COP30","variant":"imagecolor"},{"jcr:title":"verde - vermelho - laranja"},{"themeName":"verde - vermelho - laranja"},{"containerType":"containerTwo"},{"jcr:title":"Grid Container Section","layout":"responsiveGrid"},{"text":"During the first semester of 2025, the course Globalization and Sustainability, taught by Professor Gustavo Carlos Macedo in Insper's international track, engaged Brazilian and exchange students in a highly relevant challenge: identifying the best sustainable technology that Brazil could present at the 30th United Nations Conference on Climate Change, COP30, which will take place in Belém do Pará this November.   As their final project, students were organized into groups and invited to prepare a scientific paper and a technical report answering the question: “What is the best sustainable technology to be presented by Brazil at COP30?” The task required students to consider criteria such as technological development and availability, financing feasibility, knowledge transfer, stakeholder involvement, and local impact with global potential.   With the support of diplomat Pedro Ivo—who will attend COP30 and contributed to the evaluation criteria — the four most outstanding projects were selected and will now be submitted to the conference organizers. Below is a brief summary of each of them:   Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) as a strategic solution for Brazil Authors: Hanna Fossberg, Pedro Bennecke, Manuela Amaral, Beatrice Minutelli, and Maren Sæthre   The group advocates using Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology as the most promising alternative to reduce emissions in hard-to-decarbonize industrial sectors, such as cement, steel, and petrochemicals. The proposal emphasizes Brazil's potential to lead this agenda, based on its offshore storage capacity geological potential and Petrobras expertise. The work also highlights the social and economic benefits of CCS, such as creating quality jobs and carbon offset credits for small producers.   Circular composting as a climate solution   Authors: Sarah Miguel, Júlia Bolomini, Tiago Freire, Julian Géroudet, and Romane Jalle   This proposal focuses on industrial composting of organic waste as an accessible, effective, and socially inclusive strategy to reduce methane emissions from landfills. By combining simple technology with smart logistics and partnerships with local communities, the project envisions significant emission reductions, soil restoration, and productive inclusion. The authors argue that composting can turn an environmental liability into a regenerative asset, positioning Brazil as a reference for Global South countries.   Carbon market and reforestation technology based in the Amazon   Authors: Lina Schott, Li-Ana Fayolle-Monnier, Louis De Baere, Fernando Thomé, and Clarisse Gouttenoire   This group proposes the creation of a carbon market supported by Amazon reforestation projects, integrating satellite monitoring, blockchain for credit traceability, and community-based management. The solution combines technological innovation, social inclusion, and environmental preservation, with an emphasis on empowering Indigenous communities and fighting illegal deforestation. The project also explores governance and financing mechanisms to ensure transparency and economic viability.   Green hydrogen for global climate leadership Authors: Arnaud Colard, Carolina Maluli, Felipe Maluli, Gustavo Miyake, and Muhammad Aqid Bin Samat The group presents green hydrogen as the most promising technology to place Brazil at the forefront of the global energy transition. Produced from renewable sources, green hydrogen can decarbonize sectors such as aviation, maritime transport, and heavy industry. The report highlights environmental, technical, and economic advantages, emphasizing social inclusion and alignment with the principles of common but differentiated responsibilities (CBDR), which guide international climate diplomacy. For Professor Gustavo Carlos Macedo, the initiative provided students with a real learning experience, with practical application of knowledge, technical argumentation, and intercultural collaboration.   “The projects demonstrate the students' engagement and analytical capacity in the face of complex global challenges, reinforcing Insper's commitment to training leaders prepared to act with responsibility, innovation, and impact,” says the professor."}]