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Brazil Pitches Finance System Overhaul to Scale Climate Funds

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  Published in Business and Finance on Wednesday, November 5th 2025 at 14:48 GMT by Bloomberg L.P.
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A New Climate Fund, New Rules

At the heart of the plan is the creation of the Fundo de Financiamento do Clima (Climate Finance Fund), a public‑sector entity that will pool resources from federal taxes, sovereign bonds, and earmarked private‑sector contributions. The fund will act as a catalyst for green projects across Brazil’s 13 states, with a particular focus on forest conservation, renewable energy, and low‑carbon infrastructure.

The fund’s governance framework will be heavily modeled after the European Union’s Climate Investment Funds (CIF), emphasizing transparency, measurable outcomes, and third‑party verification. The ministry’s draft regulations, which will be published in the Diário Oficial later this month, will require project proponents to submit carbon‑offset metrics that are independently audited by a panel of climate scientists and finance experts.

Leveraging Green Bonds

To finance the Climate Fund, the Ministry will issue a new series of green sovereign bonds, scheduled for a 2026 debt offering. These bonds will be marketed to institutional investors worldwide, leveraging Brazil’s strong standing in emerging‑market debt. The bonds will carry a maturity of 30 years, with a coupon structure that ties the interest rate to the fund’s performance on climate metrics—a novel approach that aligns investor returns with environmental outcomes.

The Ministry will also tap the Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (BNDES), which has historically financed large infrastructure projects. Under the new framework, BNDES will be mandated to allocate at least 30% of its portfolio to climate‑positive projects, and will receive preferential rates on loans used to finance green bonds.

Private‑Sector Partnerships

Recognizing that public funds alone will not meet Brazil’s climate‑finance targets, the Ministry has called for a “climate finance marketplace” that will enable private investors—ranging from pension funds to sovereign wealth funds—to co‑invest in climate projects. A consortium of leading financial institutions, including Banco do Brasil, Itaú Unibanco, and a group of international banks, has already expressed interest in participating.

The proposed marketplace will feature a digital platform that aggregates project proposals, risk assessments, and expected return profiles. In addition, the Ministry will create a “climate risk insurance” product, managed by the Instituto de Resseguros de Minas Gerais (IReMG), to shield investors against political and regulatory risks that have historically deterred foreign capital from entering Brazil.

International Alignment

Brazil’s overhaul is aligned with its commitments under the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Green Climate Fund (GCF). The ministry’s draft documents reference the GCF’s 2024 guidance on “integrated forest finance”, and highlight the potential for co‑financing with the GCF’s new “Amazon Resilience Initiative”. The ministry also noted that the climate finance plan is designed to be compliant with the International Climate Finance Initiative (ICFI) guidelines, ensuring that any external funds received are subject to rigorous monitoring and reporting.

The article also linked to the GCF’s official website, where the “Amazon Resilience Initiative” details a $3 billion pledge to protect the world’s largest tropical forest. By aligning domestic policy with the GCF’s framework, Brazil hopes to unlock a stream of external funding that can supplement its domestic climate finance mechanisms.

Political and Economic Context

The timing of the announcement is significant. Brazil is scheduled to ratify a new “Climate Transition Act” in the Senate next month, a bill that would codify the Ministry’s climate‑finance framework into law and impose mandatory emissions reductions across key sectors. The act is expected to receive support from the opposition as well, as it promises to create millions of green jobs and boost the country’s competitiveness in the emerging global green economy.

Economists see the overhaul as a bold strategy to bridge the gap between Brazil’s climate ambitions and its fiscal constraints. With an estimated need for $10 billion in climate investment between 2025 and 2030, the Ministry’s plan is aimed at mobilizing a mix of sovereign debt, public–private partnerships, and international aid.

Looking Ahead

If the draft regulations receive approval, Brazil could begin issuing its first green sovereign bonds in early 2026, with the Climate Fund already operational by mid‑2026. The ministry has promised quarterly updates on the fund’s portfolio and a public dashboard that will track emissions reductions, deforestation metrics, and renewable energy output.

The overhaul represents a turning point in Brazil’s approach to climate finance. By embedding robust financial mechanisms, fostering private investment, and aligning with international standards, the country could become a model for other emerging economies grappling with the dual challenges of economic development and climate stewardship.