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Capa da noticia - <p>BNDES Rural Credit and Land Concentration in Brazil: What You Need to Know</p>
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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.  
January 05, 2026
Capa da noticia - <p>Employment Report: BNDES supports over 2 million jobs across Brazil</p>
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Employment Report: BNDES supports over 2 million jobs across Brazil

The Employment Report, published for the first time in 2025 with data covering the period from 2019 to 2024, highlights the significant contribution of the BNDES to the Brazilian labor market. The publication provides a comprehensive analysis of how the Bank’s operations have impacted employment across the economy
December 29, 2025
Capa da noticia - Sources of funding for Brazilian sustainable development
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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.
December 29, 2025
Capa da noticia - <p>Green Funding for Development Banks: Where Does It Come From?</p>
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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.
December 29, 2025
Capa da noticia - Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions avoided and removed by the BNDES through Climate Fund’s support
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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.
December 19, 2025
Capa da noticia - Climate is the special theme of Revista do BNDES 61
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Climate is the special theme of Revista do BNDES 61

On the eve of the 30th edition of the Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30), in Belém, the BNDES launches the 61st issue of the semi-annual journal Revista do BNDES.
December 09, 2025
Capa da noticia - Decarbonization of the basic industry: an in-depth study
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Decarbonization of the basic industry: an in-depth study

Decarbonization of the basic industry presents a comprehensive overview of each sector of the base industry, climate scenarios for the Brazilian economy and the public policies needed to achieve them, potential contributions of the base industry to a low-carbon economy, and cross-cutting decarbonization strategies applicable to its various sectors.
October 21, 2025
Capa da noticia - <p>Some concepts about biodiversity</p>
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Some concepts about biodiversity

In this second post of the Biodiversity series, we’ll delve a bit deeper into concepts related to the topic, such as nature, biome, ecosystem services, among others.
October 20, 2025
Capa da noticia - What is biodiversity?
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What is biodiversity?

Biodiversity— or biological diversity — refers to the variety of life on the planet, in all its forms. It encompasses all species, with their genetic diversity, and includes everything from the simplest organisms to the most complex ecosystems.
October 20, 2025
Capa da noticia - COP30: learn more about the event that will discuss the future of our planet
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COP30: learn more about the event that will discuss the future of our planet

In November 2025, the city of Belém in the state of Pará will host the 30th edition of the Conference of the Parties (COP30), the largest event organized by the United Nations (UN) for discussions and negotiations on climate change around the world.
October 20, 2025
Capa da noticia - Critical minerals opportunities and challenges for the Brazilian industry
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Critical minerals opportunities and challenges for the Brazilian industry

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.
October 20, 2025
Capa da noticia - <p>Biodiversity and the construction sector</p>
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Biodiversity and the construction sector

As previously highlighted, to complement ongoing local and global initiatives, it is crucial that companies embrace responsible practices, striving for a commitment to sectoral transformation, to reduce pressures on nature and biodiversity. Let's explore how the construction sector both depends on and impacts nature and the opportunities for this transformation to begin now.
April 22, 2025