Minister is booed at UN’s Climate Week

Promoted by UNFCCC in partnership with the Brazilian government, the Climate Week for Latin America and the Caribbean started in Salvador, Bahia, without formal representation from the federal government. In May, the event was cancelled by the Minister of the Environment, but he backtracked his decision due to the offer of Salvador’s Mayor to host and fund the Conference. “Here we are,” said Mayor ACM at the opening ceremony of Climate Week, adding “we need to overcome ideological and partisan discussions because this is an issue that matters to us all.” With 5,000 registered participants, the event aimed to discuss the regional implementation of the Paris Agreement Goals, exchange experiences and promote business that contribute to reduce GHG emissions. The Minister of the Environment, Ricardo Salles, participated in a plenary on the third day of the Conference and met a hostile audience, getting booed from the crowd. “We were convinced by the mayor to do this event, what allows you ladies and gentlemen to be here manifesting”, he condescended.