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BNDES Rural Credit and Land Concentration in Brazil: What You Need to Know
Brazil’s agricultural sector is one of the main engines of national development, positioning the country as the world’s leading net exporter of food.
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Sources of funding for Brazilian sustainable development
In the light of the climate crisis, funding sources for sustainable development are essential. Operating in the environmental field since the 1970s, the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has been expanding and diversifying its green funding to support these investments.
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Green Funding for Development Banks: Where Does It Come From?
As the climate emergency intensifies, development banks are stepping up their efforts to promote decarbonization and environmental preservation. This shift requires new funding sources to support sustainable initiatives. In this post, based on BNDES Special Study 61, we explore the origins of green funding for major development banks, with a special focus on the BNDES and how it compares to its global peers.
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Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions avoided and removed by the BNDES through Climate Fund’s support
The National Fund on Climate Change (Climate Fund) is one of the main funding sources for achieving Brazil’s goals under the Paris Agreement. The carbon reductions or removals made possible through its projects are one of the most relevant effectiveness indicators of the fund. The tools used by the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) to measure these achievements are acknowledged for their methodological transparency, placing the Climate Fund in a prominent position.