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Brazil Coalition for Restoration and Bioeconomy Financing Accelerates Capital Mobilization

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BRB FC members have already allocated US$ 5.37 billion, more than half of the estimated amount by 2030

During an event at COP30 in Belém, the Brazil Restoration and Bioeconomy Finance Coalition (BRB FC) announced it has already mobilized US$ 5.37 billion for forest restoration and bioeconomy projects in the country. This amount represents more than half of the US$ 10 billion to be mobilized by 2030 and will make it possible to restore 3.7 million hectares of Brazilian forests. The information was released during a panel at the Climate Conference, led by the Ministry of the Environment, which included Caitlin Clarke, Director of Policy and External Affairs at BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group, one of the members of BRB FC.

The term "mobilize" refers to the aggregation of investment commitments that BRB FC members intend to direct towards impact projects by 2030. These resources are already linked to concrete goals on the ground.

“Crossing the US$ 5 billion threshold shows that this coalition is not just setting targets on paper – it is building a real pipeline of investments that can reshape landscapes and local economies,” said Maria Netto, Executive Director at the Climate and Society Institute. “Reaching more than half of our 2030 goal in such a short period sends a strong signal that Brazil is ready to scale credible, high-impact finance for forests and bioeconomy.”

“This new milestone demonstrates that the momentum around forests and bioeconomy in Brazil is real – and growing,” said Mauricio Bianco, Vice President, Conservation International Brazil. “The next step is to ensure these commitments translate into high-quality projects that benefit communities, safeguard biodiversity, and strengthen Brazil’s contribution to global climate goals. That is an objective outcome we aim to see from COP30.”

“Hitting this milestone demonstrates that Brazil’s bioeconomy is moving from ambition to action,” said Thiago Picolo, CEO of re.green. “By fostering innovative business models and partnerships, we can scale restoration initiatives that are both economically viable and environmentally transformative, creating new opportunities for sustainable development across the country.”

Launched during the G20 Summit in Brazil, in November 2024, the coalition aims to boost projects that contribute to a low-carbon and nature-positive economy. The initiatives cover all Brazilian biomes, with a special focus on the Amazon. The BRB FC, which brings together 30 companies and institutions from the public and private sectors, has goals to restore and conserve at least five million hectares of forests, capture at least one gigaton of CO₂ by 2050, and invest US$ 500 million in initiatives to benefit indigenous peoples and local communities.

“This milestone shows that strategic coordination between public and private actors can drive meaningful change at scale,” said Karen Oliveria, Director of Public Policy & Government Affairs at The Nature Conservancy Brazil. “The goal is to support initiatives that not only restore forests, but also strengthen local and Indigenous communities, and foster social and ecological justice. That is how we build a bioeconomy that benefits both people and nature.”

“The scale of investment in Brazil’s forests signals a turning point for nature-based solutions,” said Danielle Carreira, Head of Finance Sector Engagement, Tropical Forest Alliance, World Economic Forum. “Harnessing this momentum requires innovative financial approaches that balance risk, impact, and inclusivity, setting a standard for other countries to follow.”

“Investors are increasingly looking for opportunities that deliver measurable environmental and biodiversity benefits alongside long-term financial value creation, and Brazil’s bioeconomy is emerging as one of the most compelling answers,” said Gerrity Lansing, Head of BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group. “The BRB Finance Coalition is helping to highlight Brazil’s natural assets as investable solutions that support the country’s development, while protecting forests, biodiversity, and the environment.”

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