COP 30 Highlights Brazil’s Sustainable Business Initiatives and Financing Efforts
Brazil showcases a suite of sustainable business platforms, financing initiatives, and policy collaborations supporting climate action and socioeconomic development at COP 30 in Belém.
- • Launch of Portal Impacta Brasil showcasing 351 climate-focused businesses.
- • Expansion of the National Impact Economy System (Simpacto) with new states joining.
- • Travessia Fund established to support micro and small Amazonian bioeconomy businesses.
- • Sebrae releases publications promoting community resilience and sustainable small businesses.
- • Joint efforts highlight Brazil's commitment to sustainable development and climate goals.
Key details
At COP 30 held in Belém, Brazil has showcased significant strides in sustainable business and financing initiatives aimed at addressing climate change and promoting socio-environmental impact ventures. One key development was the launch of the Portal Impacta Brasil, unveiled on November 13, which features 351 innovative businesses focused on climate solutions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). This platform, a joint effort by the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services (MDIC), Aliança pelo Impacto, and Climate Ventures, seeks to connect Brazilian and international investors with these ventures and plans to broaden its categories in the future. Additionally, the National Impact Economy System (Simpacto) is expanding, with several states in advanced talks to join, supporting policies that enhance socio-economic development through sustainable business models.
Parallel to this, an event at the Federation of Industries of Pará (FIEPA) emphasized the critical role of the private sector in Amazon sustainability. Marcelo Thomé underscored sustainability as both an environmental and economic imperative, while Alex Carvalho highlighted the necessity of concrete initiatives to capitalize on the Amazon's potential. The introduction of the Travessia Fund, developed with Sebrae Nacional and FIEPA, aims to finance micro and small businesses in the Amazon’s bioeconomy, bolstering innovation and sustainable industrial growth in Pará. Projects like Morar Amazônico and Rural+Verde further promote sustainable housing and regenerative agriculture within the region.
Sebrae also marked its presence by launching three publications focused on community resilience to climate impacts, sustainable practices, and SDG achievements in small businesses. Bruno Quick, Sebrae’s technical director, emphasized their commitment to entrepreneurship as a transformative force. The agency's immersive COP30 stand features cultural showcases of the Amazon and networking opportunities, reflecting broad government collaboration for sustainable development.
As Brazil continues to integrate sustainable business models with financing mechanisms, these initiatives collectively underpin the nation's effort to lead climate action while fostering inclusive economic growth.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.