Climate Governance and Offshore Wind Energy in Brazil

Advances, Challenges and Future Perspectives

Abstract

Objective – To analyze the development of offshore wind energy in Brazil, highlighting regulatory and institutional challenges, as well as opportunities for environmental governance in the context of global climate change.

Methodology – A systematic and bibliometric literature review was conducted using ProKnow-C and Methodi Ordinati methods, applied to Scopus and Web of Science databases to identify the most relevant studies on offshore wind energy in Brazil.

Originality/Relevance – This study addresses a gap in the integration between public policy, regulatory aspects, and renewable energy implementation in Brazil’s coastal areas, reinforcing the need for a multiscalar climate governance approach.

Results – The findings indicate Brazil’s high technical potential for offshore wind energy and identify the lack of specific regulation, external technology dependence, and interinstitutional planning deficiencies as key barriers.

Theoretical/Methodological Contributions – The use of ProKnow-C and Methodi Ordinati offers a robust foundation for mapping scientific production and for structuring critical insights to inform public policy.

Social and Environmental Contributions – This research supports a fair and clean energy transition in Brazil, providing key inputs for political and strategic decisions aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change.