Environmental Legal Aspects of Pre-Salt Oil Exploration

A Comprehensive Guide to the Legal Framework Governing Offshore Oil Exploration in Brazil

By Renata De Albuquerque Silveira

Introduction

Brazil's pre-salt oil reserves are among the most significant oil discoveries in recent history. The potential economic benefits of these reserves are enormous, but so are the environmental risks. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the environmental legal aspects of pre-salt oil exploration in Brazil. It examines the relevant laws, regulations, and policies, and analyzes the challenges and opportunities for sustainable development in this sector.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage: This book covers all aspects of the environmental legal framework governing pre-salt oil exploration in Brazil, including:
  • Environmental impact assessment
  • Pollution prevention and control
  • Biodiversity conservation
  • Climate change mitigation
  • Public participation
• Expert analysis: The author is a leading expert in environmental law and policy in Brazil. She provides a critical analysis of the current legal framework and offers recommendations for improvement.
• Practical guidance: This book provides practical guidance for companies, government agencies, and other stakeholders involved in pre-salt oil exploration in Brazil. It helps them to understand their legal obligations and to develop strategies for sustainable development.

Benefits of Reading This Book

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the environmental legal framework governing pre-salt oil exploration in Brazil.
• Learn about the challenges and opportunities for sustainable development in this sector.
• Get practical guidance for complying with environmental laws and regulations.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in environmental law and policy in Brazil.

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Table of Contents

• Chapter 1: Introduction
  • Overview of pre-salt oil exploration in Brazil
  • Environmental risks of pre-salt oil exploration
  • The environmental legal framework governing pre-salt oil exploration in Brazil
• Chapter 2: Environmental Impact Assessment
  • The environmental impact assessment process in Brazil
  • Key environmental issues to be considered in environmental impact assessments for pre-salt oil exploration
  • Challenges and opportunities for improving environmental impact assessment in Brazil
• Chapter 3: Pollution Prevention and Control
  • Pollution prevention and control regulations in Brazil
  • Key pollution risks associated with pre-salt oil exploration
  • Challenges and opportunities for pollution prevention and control in Brazil
• Chapter 4: Biodiversity Conservation
  • Biodiversity conservation laws and policies in Brazil
  • Key biodiversity risks associated with pre-salt oil exploration
  • Challenges and opportunities for biodiversity conservation in Brazil
• Chapter 5: Climate Change Mitigation
  • Climate change mitigation laws and policies in Brazil
  • Key climate change risks associated with pre-salt oil exploration
  • Challenges and opportunities for climate change mitigation in Brazil
• Chapter 6: Public Participation
  • Public participation rights in environmental decision-making in Brazil
  • Challenges and opportunities for public participation in pre-salt oil exploration
• Chapter 7: Conclusion
  • Summary of key findings
  • Recommendations for improving the environmental legal framework governing pre-salt oil exploration in Brazil

About the Author

Renata De Albuquerque Silveira is a leading expert in environmental law and policy in Brazil. She is a professor at the University of São Paulo Law School and a member of the Brazilian Bar Association. She has published extensively on environmental law and policy, and she has served as a consultant to the Brazilian government and international organizations.