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The rise of biofuels in IR: the case of Brazilian foreign policy towards the EU

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Biofuels are a growing alternative energy source. In a context of their growing global consumption, Brazil has shown particular interest in the European market. This paper analyses Brazilian foreign policy on biofuels towards the EU during Lula da Silva’s administration (2003–10). It examines the emergence of biofuels at a global level, the main guidelines of Brazilian foreign policy, Brazilian environmental foreign policy and, finally, the Brazilian political response to changes in European law.

Source: Third World Quarterly

DOI: 10.1080/01436597.2015.1113869

Authors: Cristian Lorenzo, Patricio Yamin Vazquez

Institutions: Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, National University of Tierra del Fuego, University of San Andrés

Language: English

Topic: International Relations in Latin America

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Climate action

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2267062865