A library of resources to dive deeper into climate finance efforts and frameworks. Organized by our Compass Themes and Topics.
Press release announcing the creation of the Sovereign Sustainable Finance Committee to coordinate Brazil’s green bond agenda.
Resolution CMN nº 4.943 setting rules for sustainability-related risk management by financial institutions.
Provides an overview of Brazil’s adaptation agenda, mapping policies, stakeholders, and barriers to progress.
Report presenting Brazil’s roadmap for a high-integrity emissions trading system.
Explainer on what the carbon market is and how it functions in Brazil.
Announcement of Brazil’s adoption of a national cap-and-trade system to regulate carbon emissions.
Project page for integrated urban development and climate resilience initiatives in Brazilian cities.
Portal of the Secretaria de Economia Verde, Descarbonização e Bioindústria (SEV), responsible for policies to green supply chains and decarbonize industry.
Official page on Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, which governs international carbon market cooperation.
Study on structuring public-private infrastructure partnership projects in Brazil.
New regulation on mandatory disclosure of social, environmental, and climate-related risks by financial institutions.
Analysis of Brazil’s updated NDC and its economic implications for the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Information on Fundo Clima, a federal fund managed by BNDES to finance projects that mitigate and adapt to climate change.
Study providing inputs for Brazil’s sustainable taxonomy, focusing on land-use activities and classification criteria.
Overview of Programa Carbono Verde, which promotes sustainable supply chains and carbon-neutral initiatives.
Assessment of Brazil’s climate targets and policies, measuring ambition and alignment with the Paris Agreement.
Feature article highlighting Brazil’s Sovereign Sustainable Bond, emphasizing its role in financing a greener and more inclusive economy.
Technical guidance on managing exchange rate risk to de-risk climate investments globally.
Report analyzing fossil fuel subsidy reform and fiscal transition pathways in BRICS countries, with a case study on Brazil.
Explains Brazil’s National Policy on Climate Change, highlighting its legal framework and implementation challenges.
Fact sheet on opportunities and challenges for Brazil’s participation in international carbon markets.
The official text of Brazil’s National Adaptation Plan, setting strategies to reduce climate risks across sectors like agriculture, water, and infrastructure.
Action Plan for the Sustainable Taxonomy of Brazil, detailing steps to classify and guide sustainable economic activities.
Information on Renovagro, a financing program to support sustainable agricultural production systems.
Overview of Programa Mover, a federal initiative to promote industrial innovation, decarbonization, and sustainability through fiscal incentives.
News release on the federal government’s initiative to support states and municipalities in climate change adaptation.
Flagship report “State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2024,” providing global data on carbon markets and pricing instruments.
Study assessing the impact of Brazil’s ABC Program credit lines on pasture restoration, with evidence from the Cerrado region.
Official page for Plano ABC and ABC+, Brazil’s low-carbon agriculture plans promoting sustainable practices in farming and livestock.
Press release announcing cooperation with KfW IPEX-Bank to mobilize up to EUR 1 billion in sustainable financing projects in Brazil.
Information on the Fundo de Desenvolvimento da Infraestrutura Regional Sustentável (FDIRS), a federal mechanism to finance sustainable regional infrastructure.
Report identifying investment opportunities in Brazilian green infrastructure sectors.
Report exploring how nature-based solutions can accelerate climate resilience in Brazilian cities.
Case study showing how subnational action through the CHAMP initiative strengthened Brazil’s new NDC.
Principles of Sustainable Insurance, a global framework for insurers to integrate ESG and climate risk into decision-making.
Official submission of Brazil’s updated NDC (Nov 2024), detailing national targets for emissions reduction and climate action.
Article reporting on Santander and BNDES backing Mombak’s large-scale reforestation project, supported by Brazil’s Climate Fund.
Framework outlining guidelines for Brazil’s Sovereign Sustainable Bonds, including eligible expenditures and reporting commitments.
Study proposing strategies to manage currency risk and unlock climate finance in Brazil.
Explanation of the ICMS Ambiental, a mechanism that allocates part of state tax revenue to municipalities based on environmental criteria.
Study mapping green jobs opportunities in Brazil and the skills needed for a just transition to a low-carbon economy.
Resolution establishing rules for foreign investors and sustainable finance instruments in the domestic market.
Blog post on innovative partnerships for infrastructure in Brazil, highlighting public-private collaboration.
Press release on partnership with Banco do Brasil to develop a climate finance solution for agriculture and sustainable sectors.
Article highlighting Brazil as the first insurance market to commit to full climate risk transparency.
Explainer on “tributação verde” (green taxation), its mechanisms, and application in Brazil’s fiscal system.
New regulation requiring financial institutions to disclose environmental, social, and climate-related risks.
Infographic and explanatory material on the Novo Arcabouço Fiscal, Brazil’s new fiscal framework to ensure fiscal sustainability.
New regulation requiring financial institutions to disclose environmental, social, and climate-related risks.
Portal outlining the Bank’s sustainability policies, strategies, and supervisory role in greening Brazil’s financial system.
Study on the expansion of solar PV in Brazil, assessing opportunities and financing models.
Study on the challenges of rural insurance in Brazil under climate change, with a focus on soybean production.
Technical standard (CBPS 02) defining disclosure requirements for companies on climate-related adaptation and resilience measures.
Article on hedging currency risk as a tool to support green growth in Latin America.
Case studies on the use of environmental-economic accounts to integrate ecosystem services into public policy and decision-making.
Overview of partnerships between CVM and the federal government to advance sustainable finance initiatives.
Official announcement of the law creating a regulated national carbon market in Brazil.
Details of the five phases for implementing Brazil’s regulated carbon market.
Report mapping climate finance flows for land use in Brazil between 2021–2023, highlighting gaps and opportunities.
Floresta Viva program that mobilizes resources and partnerships for large-scale forest restoration in Brazil.
Press release announcing financing to Banco do Brasil for investments in the Amazon region’s bioeconomy and sustainable infrastructure.
Details of the BNDES Guarantee Fund, designed to reduce credit risk and expand financing for sustainable investment.
Portal for the Brazil Climate and Ecological Transformation Investment Platform (BIP), designed to channel sustainable investment into priority green projects.
Report on social, environmental, and climate-related risks and opportunities in Brazil’s financial system.
News release discussing BRICS dialogue on climate change, just transition, and the future of labor markets.
Document presenting Brazil’s Ecological Transformation Plan, which integrates economic and fiscal policies to advance a just and sustainable transition.
Project page describing the BNDES Clima initiative to support mitigation and adaptation projects in Brazil through sustainable financing.
Report mapping the Brazilian climate finance ecosystem, with emphasis on private sector adaptation investment.
Hub de Projetos portal showcasing opportunities and partnerships for sustainable project development in sectors like forestry.
Note prepared under Brazil’s G20 Presidency outlining principles for building climate-resilient financial architecture.
Announcement of Programa Selo Verde Brasil, certifying sustainable products and services to strengthen green supply chains.