COP30 Highlights Sustainable Business Initiatives and Amapá's Push for Green Investment
At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the MDIC launches a virtual marketplace for socioenvironmental impact businesses while Amapá promotes itself as a sustainable investment hub.
- • MDIC launches Portal Impacta Brasil on November 13 during COP30 to connect investors with socioenvironmental impact ventures.
- • 334 climate-focused Brazilian businesses are showcased, highlighting innovation aligned with SDGs and NDCs.
- • Amapá's delegation of about 300 participants seeks to establish the state as a leader in sustainable business and forest conservation.
- • Gutemberg Silva of Fapeap underscores the delegation’s goal to attract investments and build partnerships at COP30.
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The Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services (MDIC) is set to launch the Portal Impacta Brasil on November 13 during COP30 in Belém, Brazil, representing the first virtual showcase of businesses with positive socioenvironmental impact across the country. This platform aims to connect national and international investors to 334 climate-focused companies selected from 484 registered ventures, spanning sectors such as forestry, agriculture, water, energy, and finance. The portal integrates with existing databases and supports the National Strategy for Impact Economy by enhancing visibility and investment opportunities for listed enterprises and green funds. Technical partnerships include Caixa Econômica Federal, Apex Brasil, BNDES, Sebrae, Quintessa, and Impact Hub.
Parallel to this initiative, the Amapá delegation has emerged as a prominent presence at COP30, with approximately 300 participants — the largest representation from the Amazon region. Focused on positioning Amapá as a leader in sustainable business and forest conservation, the delegation comprises Indigenous peoples, quilombolas, researchers, students, entrepreneurs, and government officials. Gutemberg Silva, president of Fapeap and coordinator of the delegation, emphasized the historic nature of Amapá’s participation: "We are here to reinforce our position as a sustainable state and focus on partnerships and investments."
This integrated approach at COP30, attended by about 50,000 global stakeholders, including diplomats, scientists, and activists, aims to accelerate the energy transition, increase climate financing, and protect tropical forests. The activities include panels on urban Amazonia, agro-food forests, carbon transformation, and investment attraction, marking a comprehensive push to promote sustainable economic development in Brazil.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.