Impact of Climate Change on Air Pollution and Land Use in Brazil
Thematic axes
6 - Unleashing Enablers and Accelerators including on Financing, Technology and Capacity Building
The project investigated how land use influences the impact of climate on atmospheric pollutants in 5,572 Brazilian municipalities. A quantile regression model was applied to identify associations between air pollution (PM2.5, NO₂, SO₂, O₃) and different types of land use. The study revealed that areas with oil refineries and non-renewable energy sources showed the greatest increases in pollution, while forested regions reduced PM2.5 concentrations. These findings reinforce the importance of environmental conservation for air quality.
School of Public Policy and Government (FGV EPPG)
Researcher: Weeberb João Réquia Júnior