Brazil, with its vast territory and natural wealth, is in the spotlight for green investment and sustainable development. Over the past decades, the country has been actively considering and implementing various projects aimed at preserving the environment and reducing the impact of human activity on nature. Learn more about sustainable development and natural resource conservation projects in Brazil

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On August 31, the Brazilian Green Finance Initiative (BGFI) gathered investors to discuss the prospects for sustainable finance in the country and share their views on market needs and priorities.

Representatives of the Climate Bond Initiative, Zurich-Santander Seguros e Previdência S.A., Siemens Participações, Zurich Insurance Company Ltd., Itaú Asset Management, Natixis CIB and Sail Ventures attended the meeting at UBS Brasil.

The Secretariat for Sustainable Development, Environment and Social Policy (SDES) of the Brazilian Ministry of Finance made a presentation on the scope of the Brazilian taxonomy. This has increased investor engagement, which is an important step in shaping the regional sustainable finance landscape. Previously, similar projects have been implemented in Canada, Australia, and Spain. 

Brazilian President's initiative to promote the principles of sustainable development

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva presented a long-term program aimed at promoting environmentally sustainable development and improving the country's infrastructure. The Accelerated Growth Program, also known as the PAC plan, is a strategy for accelerated growth that involves investing $350 billion in social infrastructure, logistics, energy, and cities. The goal is to accelerate economic progress and help Brazil transition to a greener future.

The plan was developed during Lula's first presidency, but it has changed under subsequent presidents. Critics have raised concerns about excessive spending and fiscal burdens that have not resulted in noticeable infrastructure improvements; however, the Lula administration promises a new approach. According to the plan, cooperation between the public and private sectors will be prioritized, and spending will exceed $260 billion by 2026. The focus will be on sustainable economic development and environmental goals.

Brazil's federal investments to address environmental issues

Chief of Staff Lula Rui Costa emphasizes the plan's commitment to public-private partnerships. This way, the government is involved in solving fiscal, environmental and social problems. State-owned companies, such as Petrobras, and private sector contributions will make up the rest, which is 22 percent of the total. The plan ushers in a new era of environmentally conscious development, although specific financial implications and timelines are yet to be determined.

The PAC plan covers projects in the oil and gas sector, but environmental goals are given special attention. The "Environmental Transition Plan" guarantees long-term change. The hope that Petrobras will become a driver of economic expansion is combined with an effort to alleviate poverty and stimulate the economy in underdeveloped areas. Notably, environmentalists are concerned that the PAC plan does not include funding for the rehabilitation of the environmentally sensitive BR-319 highway.

Fernando Haddad, Brazil's Minister of Finance, explains how the PAC's plans contribute to Brazil's environmental transition by focusing on carbon markets, sustainable bonds, and revamped climate funds. Haddad is convinced that this approach can combine economic growth with environmental protection.

As Brazil begins to implement the PAC plan, observers will be carefully assessing its impact on infrastructure, economic progress, and environmental goals. The plan is crucial to Brazil's economic trajectory and its commitment to sustainable development.

Igor Usyk - Head of Legal Department at Visit World

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