Rare earth minerals play a fundamental role in decarbonization and energy transition, and Brazil has the natural resources necessary to emerge as a player in this sector. We spoke with Constantine Karayannopoulos, an expert in the rare earth and critical minerals industry, to understand Brazil's potential and some steps that need to be taken to achieve this goal.

Discussion Paper No. 163, “Three Decades – BNDES After Stabilization: 1994–2023”, authored by BNDES economists Fabio Giambiagi, Gilberto Borça Jr., and Letícia Magalhães, presents a set of financial and operational data from the Bank covering the period from 1994 (in some cases) to 2023. In addition to helping readers better understand BNDES’s performance, the study aims to serve as another vehicle for institutional accountability.

Article in Revista do BNDES 59 presents the main challenges faced by public entities in structuring education PPPs, as well as lessons learned and possible solutions for adopting these models, based on the experience of BNDES teams.

The transition to electric buses in Brazil is both an environmental necessity and a strategic opportunity. Although the challenges are significant, international experiences prove that innovative solutions and robust public policies can accelerate this transformation.

Conservation units are areas with significant natural features, established by public authorities, whose purposes include the preservation, sustainable use, and restoration of natural environments.