Brazil's Ministry of Finance has highlighted the progress made under the country's Ecological Transition Plan (PTE), saying the initiative is helping shape a new development model that integrates economic growth with environmental sustainability and social inclusion.
Speaking at a press conference in Brasilia, senior officials—including Secretary of Ecological Transformation Carolina Grottera, Deputy Executive Secretary Ursula Peres, Secretary of Regulation and Methodologies at the Extraordinary Secretariat of the Carbon Market Ana Paula Cavalcante, and Special Advisor Rafael Dubeux—outlined the key achievements of the programme.
According to the ministry, Brazil raised USD 5.5 billion through the issuance of green sovereign bonds between 2023 and 2025, with the funds earmarked for strategic projects supporting the country's ecological transition.
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Over the same period, financing under the Climate Fund increased 316-fold to nearly BRL 27 billion, enabling investments in energy transition, green industries, sustainable transport and logistics, mobility, industrial machinery, and the protection of forests and water resources, according to Brasil 247.
Government officials also said efforts are underway to expand funding for innovation through sectoral funds administered by the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) and the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP).
In 2025 alone, BRL 30.7 billion was allocated to technological innovation projects, while regional development banks joined the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) in providing additional financing for strategic investments.
Deputy Executive Secretary Ursula Peres said recent geopolitical tensions have underscored the strategic importance of Brazil's diversified energy mix and strengthened the country's energy security.
She noted that the Ecological Transition Plan, launched in 2023, was developed through coordinated efforts across multiple ministries with the objective of attracting investment while advancing environmental protection and social sustainability.
Special Advisor Rafael Dubeux said the Ministry of Finance has broadened its responsibilities beyond fiscal policy to play a more active role in promoting long-term economic development.
While acknowledging that reshaping Brazil's economic model will require sustained effort over time, he said the government is already witnessing substantial investments flowing into sustainable industries.
Officials also pointed to progress in areas including carbon market regulation, sustainable finance taxonomy, low-carbon hydrogen, strategic minerals, sustainable aviation fuel, and climate resilience initiatives.
They added that the government intends to continue expanding green investments and advancing the Ecological Transition Plan through 2032, with the goal of establishing Brazil as a global leader in sustainable economic development.
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