THE SHIFT IN BRAZILIAN CLIMATE POLICY, COMMITMENT WITH GLOBAL GOVERNANCE AND PERSPECTIVES FOR TRANSITION TO A LOW CARBON ECONOMY.

The article is divided in six parts. In the first one is analysed the Brazilian position in the global carbon cycle. In the second part is analysed the evolution in the Brazilian standing in the multilateral negotiations of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change since COP2 Geneva 1996 until COP 14 Poznan 2008. In the third part is analysed the Brazilian deforestation and energy policies before 2009. The fourth part is devoted to the analyses of the shift in Brazil climate policies in 2009. In the fifth part is analysed the potential for transition to a low carbon economy in Brazil and the impact in global climate governance. Finally there is a conclusion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]