Sharmila Bellur

Mar 28, 2023 | atlanticcouncil.org | Daniel Helmeci |Sharmila Bellur |Robert F. Ichord

With renewed commitment to democratic principles, growing bilateral relationships with high-income countries, abundant clean energy potential, and critical resources necessary for the global energy transition, the country of Zambia is well positioned to leverage its strengths to build a low-carbon, reliable energy system to spur economic growth and close the poverty gap.

Feb 24, 2023 | atlanticcouncil.org | Sharmila Bellur |Giampaolo Cantini |Robert F. Ichord

Following Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva’s presidential win in Brazil, Lula and President Biden met at the White House this month to set out a new agenda to further decarbonization and climate change efforts in the Western hemisphere. Early actions taken in Lula’s return to office show positive signals that Brazil is committed to implementing environmental and energy policies to address climate change while balancing economic development and environmental justice.