Brazilian livestock emissions could fall by 79.9% by 2050 if the sector maintains its current pace of adopting good production practices, according to the study “Decarbonization Pathway for Brazil’s Beef Sector – 2025 to 2050.” With additional public policies and more advanced management tools, the reduction could reach 92.6%.
The analysis was conducted by FGV Agro in partnership with Abiec and presented on Wednesday 12 at AgriZone during COP 30. The study confirms a visible trend: Brazil is “producing more beef with less pasture area.”
Fernando Sampaio, Abiec’s Sustainability Director, said the data offers, for the first time, a solid scientific basis showing ongoing decarbonization and the potential for further progress.
The report evaluated four scenarios based on 2019/20 production and land-use data and 2023 emissions. The central scenario assesses what would happen if modernization continues at the current pace, without additional policy accelerators.
Results suggest that the combination of sustainable intensification, pasture management, genetics, animal welfare and productivity gains per hectare could transform the environmental profile of Brazil’s beef sector, consolidating the country as a global leader in low-emission beef.
Source: Estadão.
