Brazil's Ambassador Antonio Patriota: COP30 Using Diplomacy to Improve the Energy Mix

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How can diplomacy shape the future of global energy? 

In this episode, host Alex Wolfe and Max Austin (Director of Government Relations) interview Brazil’s Ambassador to the UK, Antonio de Patriota, on Brazil’s energy transition, climate diplomacy, and preparations for hosting COP30. This discussion showcases how Brazil is positioning itself to reshape the global energy mix through diplomacy, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Antonio Patriota has been Ambassador of Brazil to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland since August 2023. He served as Foreign Minister from 2011 to 2013, and Deputy Foreign Minister from 2009 to 2010. Patriota was Ambassador of Brazil to Egypt (2019-2023), Italy (2016-2019), and to the United States (2007-2009), as well as Permanent Representative of Brazil to the United Nations (2013-2016).

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Recorded at Studio 55 - that has produced Breaking the Taboo and The ABTO Podcast

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 1:13 Role of Diplomats
• 3:34 Brazil's Economy
• 6:45 Geo-Political Tensions
• 10:17 Why Brazil wants COP30
• 14:54 Energy Stability
• 19:06 Future Energy Mix
• 22:05 Fossil Fuels
• 26:36 Brazil as an Investment Destination
• 32:53 Role of Climate Diplomacy
• 38:45 Brazil's Ambassador on National Team, Pope Francis and Brazilian Culture