IBRAAC Bulletin No. 01 / October 2025 - Climate solutions in the Amazon: innovation, reforestation and green financing

Brazilian Institute for Climate Adaptation

📍 Special Edition – Climate, Green Economy and International Cooperation

Reforestation with Support from BNDES

Belterra Agroflorestas announces expansion of agroforestry projects with R$100 million from BNDES, expanding regenerative practices in the Amazon.

Source: Capital Reset – https://capitalreset.uol.com.br/amazonia/reflorestamento/com-r-100-milhoes-do-bndes-belterra-vai-expandir-agroflorestas/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=10102025_-_belterra__podcast_ep_11__curtas_cop_reforco_eletrobras&utm_source=RD+Station

ISP Workshop – Legal Amazon (British Council)

International opportunity for professionals to work on sustainable innovation projects in the Legal Amazon.

Source: British Council – https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/short-articles/opportunities/ispf-legal-amazon-workshop

Amazon Balcony: Sustainable Connections

Brazilian platform that promotes Amazonian solutions with positive impact and community integration.

Source: Amazon Balcony – https://www.varandadaamazonia.com.br/

Toyota resumes production in Brazil after extreme weather event

Production will be resumed in November with the replacement of parts imported from Japan.

Source: Veja Magazine – https://veja.abril.com.br/economia/toyota-anuncia-que-vai-retomar-producao-no-brasil-em-novembro-apos-ter-fabrica-devastada-por-temporal/

Challenges of the New Environmental Licensing Law

Experts analyze the implications of the new legislation for Brazilian municipalities.

Source: ConJur – https://www.conjur.com.br/2025-out-06/a-nova-lei-de-licenciamento-ambiental-e-os-desafios-para-os-municipios/

Green Data Center Billion Dollar Race

Companies in the sector need to demonstrate their sustainable credentials to attract investment.

Source: Capital Reset – https://capitalreset.uol.com.br/financas/investimentos/em-corrida-bilionaria-data-centers-precisam-provar-credenciais-verdes/

Closing of the Global Climate Alliance of Banks

International network of financial institutions dedicated to climate action ends its activities.

Source: Capital Reset – https://capitalreset.uol.com.br/financas/bancos/alianca-climatica-global-de-bancos-encerra-atividades/

International Climate Finance Opportunities

Norway maintains open calls for forest and climate projects through the Norwegian International Climate and Forest Initiative.

Source: Government of Norway – https://www.regjeringen.no/en/topics/climate-and-environment/climate/grants-from-the-norwegian-international-climate-and-forest-initiative/id2855097/

About IBRAAC

The Brazilian Institute for Climate Adaptation (IBRAAC) works to integrate science, public policies and communities, promoting sustainable solutions to face climate challenges in Brazil.

Climate Solutions in the Amazon: Innovation, Reforestation, and Green Financing

Bulletin prepared by Paula Meireles Aguiar