Briefing: potential opportunities for financing Nature-Based Solutions under Eco Invest

On December 18, 2024, the Nature Investment Lab (NIL), in partnership with institutions such as Banco do Brasil (BB), BNDES, Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ), Institute for Climate and Society, and Instituto Itaúsa, led a strategic discussion on how to integrate NBS into the financing lines of the Eco Invest Brasil Program. This document is a milestone in NIL’s mission to scale NBS investments in Brazil, connecting financial innovation and sustainability.

Highlights of the briefing presented:

• Proposals for integrating NBS into Eco Invest Brasil, including possibilities for expanding the Program’s financing lines to meet the needs of the NBS market.
• Regulatory recommendations to enable the financing of innovative projects.
• Proposal for categorizing NBS, with emphasis on the sectors of forest restoration, bioeconomy and regenerative agriculture.

NBS are essential to address climate and social challenges in Brazil, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, preserving biodiversity, and creating economic inclusion and jobs in local communities. These projects promote sustainable development while directly contributing to meeting Brazil’s climate commitments, such as the targets set out in the 2030 NDC.

This discussion was only possible thanks to the technical collaboration of partners such as Wright Capital Wealth Management, JGP, Din4mo, TozziniFreire Advogados, Enimpacto, Itau BBA and Instituto AYA Earth Partners, who actively contributed to the construction of this robust and transformative material.