MinC Initiates Construction of Culture, Environment, and Climate Change Program

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The Cultural, Environment, and Climate Change Program is being developed by the Ministry of Culture (Minc) in collaboration with UNESCO consultants.
The program aims to incorporate climate considerations into Mincs activities and anticipates launching in the second half of 2025.
Research in Brazil and abroad, interviews with various representatives, and support from the Group of Work (GT) on Cultural, Environmental, and Climate Change Policy are key components of the programs development.
The program aligns with Brazils increasing involvement in international climate discussions, including co-presiding the Group of Friends of Climate Action Based on Culture and integrating the topic in discussions under Brazils presidency of the G20 and COP30. The goal is to make Brazil a leading example for other countries in advancing a cultural-led climate agenda.

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The Ministry of Culture (Minc) held its initial planning meeting for the Cultural, Environment, and Climate Change Program on Tuesday, bringing together Minc staff and UNESCO consultants. Discussions focused on drafting the initiative, which will incorporate climate considerations into Minc’s activities. Minc anticipates launching the program in the second half of 2025. According to Minc Special Advisor Carlos Paiva, the program’s development will involve research in Brazil and abroad to identify relevant initiatives and policies. It will also include interviews with representatives from the Ministry of Culture, other ministries, and civil society organizations active in this field. The initiative will be supported by the Group of Work (GT) on Cultural, Environmental, and Climate Change Policy, a permanent forum for internal coordination within the Ministry of Culture, established by Portaria No 2392025.

Minc is also structuring and deepening this agenda within the National Plan. The topic is included as a key component of the draft National Cultural Plan and has been the focus of recent initiatives, such as the Seminar on Popular and Traditional Cultures and Climate Justice held in 2025, the upcoming edition of the Network, and the 1st Forum of the National System of Cultural Heritage (SNPC). The SNPC forum, “Weaving Networks and Strengthening Territories,” featured a segment dedicated to cultural heritage, climate change, and well-being. These efforts align with Brazil’s increasing prominence in international climate discussions. Paiva stated that Brazil has been developing this theme for over two years, both domestically and internationally. He noted that the country co-presides the Group of Friends of Climate Action Based on Culture and has included the topic in discussions under Brazil’s presidency of the G20 and COP30, as well as in strategic international forums such as Mondiacult. Paiva believes this positions Brazil centrally in these discussions and, combined with a rich national context and attentive public engagement, creates a solid foundation for an innovative program. More information is available at https://www.gov.br/cultura/pt-br/assuntos/noticias/minc-da-inicio-a-construcao-do-programa-cultura-meio-ambiente-e-mudanca-do-clima.

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With these efforts, the Ministry of Culture aims to develop a program that advances the climate agenda in Brazil and serves as a model for other countries.

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