João Amoêdo

At #FIIPRIORITY in #Rio, André Esteves, Chairman & Senior Partner, BTG Pactual underscores how can #Brazil leverage its #CleanEnergy matrix to address critical global challenges like #EnergyCrisis & #FoodSecurity. Watch the full panel: https://lnkd.in/dBks4iaa

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Today, I attended a lecture by Mr. Jan-Gustav Strandenaes at the SDG Academy and wanted to remind everyone about the upcoming UN #HLPF2024 side event organized by #INTOSAI, which you can participate in online. Mr. Strandenaes emphasized that strong and active governance structures are essential for addressing climate, environmental, and sustainability issues. This is precisely where Supreme Audit Institutions (#SAIs) play a crucial role in holding governments accountable, as exemplified by initiatives like #Climatescanner. Transparency and accountability are key, and this is also the core message of #SAI20: SAIs matter and are central to driving change!

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Remarkable developments in urban resilience! Seven Latin American cities - Curitiba, Kingston, Mérida, Porto Alegre, Recife, Reynosa, and Tegucigalpa - have joined the Urban Infrastructure Insurance Facility (UIIF) project. This milestone, unveiled at the ICLEI World Congress 2024, marks a significant leap forward in our mission to enhance urban resilience. These cities are not just preparing to recover from natural disasters - they are actively integrating climate insurance into their disaster risk management strategies. This proactive approach ensures that the most vulnerable communities and critical infrastructures are shielded from the impacts of climate change. It's not just about building back; it's about building smarter and more resilient from the start. Proud to see these cities lead the way in transforming urban risk management and setting a benchmark for resilience worldwide. #UrbanResilience #ClimateAction #SustainableCities #ICLEI #UIIF

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🚰Sabesp privatization edges closer with São Paulo legislation The São Paulo City Council on Thursday approved legislation authorizing Brazil’s largest city to sign contracts with sanitation company Sabesp, the privatization of which was approved by the state’s legislative assembly in late 2023. Mayor Ricardo Nunes quickly signed the bill into law. The decision is crucial for Governor Tarcisío de Freitas’ plan to move forward with the privatization of Sabesp. Home to more than 11.4 million people, São Paulo city proper is by far Sabesp’s largest market. The company also operates in more than 360 other cities in the state. Sabesp is already a government-controlled company, with São Paulo state owning 50.3 percent of its stock. The government’s share is set to be diluted as part of the privatization process. Sabesp announced a BRL 3.5 billion (USD 690 million) profit in 2023, a 12.9 percent increase in relation to 2022. 🔗Read more in our full article by Cedê Silva here 👇 https://lnkd.in/d2WJ6iJ6 #Privatization #Sanitation #SaoPaulo

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📢 Belém do Pará is set to host the inaugural Northern Forum on Investments and Impact Businesses, a key event within the 76th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Society for the Advancement of Science (SBPC). This forum, organized in partnership with ANDE Brasil, aims to foster dialogue between government and civil society, driving the creation of impactful socio-environmental policies that will contribute to a more inclusive and regenerative economy in the region. The forum will shape Simpacto, the newly launched National System of Impact Economy, by proposing policies that strengthen the impact ecosystem in Pará and leverage impact entrepreneurship to address pressing social and environmental challenges. Register here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eWhduA28 #ANDE2024 #Forum #Entrepreneurship #SGBs, Coalizão Pelo Impacto, José Mattos

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Fascinating insights on Brazil's potential role in the burgeoning market of Nature-Based Solutions (NbS). It's striking to consider the range of obstacles—from financial structuring difficulties to land ownership issues—that currently prevent Brazil from tapping into an annual investment demand estimated at $674 billion. The Institute for Climate and Society's upcoming report outlines practical steps to unlock this market, ensuring NbS can contribute significantly to meeting the Paris Agreement's climate goals. Financial innovation and legal security are pivotal in nurturing investments that are aligned with environmental sustainability. It is with great pride that we see our founder, Martha de Sá, CFA, being part of these critical discussions alongside esteemed professionals. As the world looks toward sustainable development, especially in vital regions like the Amazon and the Cerrado, it becomes paramount to discuss and endorse actions that synchronize financial mechanisms with ecological conservation. This agenda is not one-size-fits-all and demands a systemic and multi-stakeholder approach. Violet is committed to being an integral piece of the puzzle, aiming to advance this mission with the urgency and scale required. 🌱 #NatureBasedSolutions #GreenFinance #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction #ParisAgreement

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🌟 Thrilled to share my recent interview with "Valor Econômico," one of Brazil's premier outlets for economy, finance, and business! 🌟 In this discussion, we delved into critical topics such as energy finance, the financial and non-financial barriers to a just energy transition in Brazil, energy investments and climate impacts. We also explored the concepts of powershoring, financial instruments, de-risking strategies, and financial innovation. I am excited to contribute to this important conversation and to highlight the pathways towards a sustainable and equitable energy future for Brazil. Read the full interview here / https://lnkd.in/djh5xjiT #EnergyFinance #ClimateAction #SustainableInvestments #FinancialInnovation #JustEnergyTransition #ValorEconômico #Brazil UNDP Sustainable Energy Hub UNDP LAC Energy and Environment UNDP Brazil Luciana Bruno Riad Meddeb

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The article from O Globo on June 14 delivers an important message from the G20 in Brazil. The Oceans 20 (O20) is an engagement group within the G20 focused on ocean sustainability and marine conservation. Its goal is to promote the Blue Economy, which aims at the sustainable use of oceanic resources for economic growth, livelihood improvement, and job creation while maintaining the health of marine ecosystems. Projections from the OECD indicate that by 2030, the oceans could become the 7th largest global economy, generating $3 trillion. The priorities of the O20 include addressing the climate crisis, promoting social equity, conserving the oceans, developing science and technology, and strengthening global governance. The Blue Economy promotes the sustainable and responsible use of marine resources, biodiversity conservation, research and technological development, as well as integrating coastal and indigenous communities into economic activities. In Brazil, the concept is particularly relevant for the Blue Amazon, focusing on the responsible exploitation of resources such as oil and promoting technological innovation for marine conservation. Civil society will present demands to the G20 in July, focusing on the ratification of the High Seas Treaty before the UN Conference in 2025. The ocean conservation goals of the O20 include protecting marine biodiversity, ensuring resource sustainability, combating pollution, promoting research and innovation, and reinforcing governance and international collaboration. The Oceans 20 will play a crucial role in promoting ocean sustainability and marine conservation, aiming for a balance between economic development and the preservation of marine ecosystems. It is essential for the global community to unite in support of these goals, ensuring a healthy and prosperous future for present and future generations. https://lnkd.in/dxH2AmKP https://lnkd.in/dbhGTSJB #blueeconomy #sustainability #G20

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Tomorrow April 17th we will be hosting an investors roundtable together with VNTR Capital and PULSAR during Web Summit Rio! All investors (GPs, LPs, Angels, CVCs, and more) are invited to participate in this networking session to exchange ideas and insights on the industry. Registration and more info here 👇 #websummitrio #rio #venturecapital #vc #latam

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Cities are responsible for more than 70% of global carbon dioxide emissions, the Forum says. And by 2050, they will also be home to 70% of the world's population – with much of this expansion taking place in the developing world. These factors make cities extremely vulnerable to the effects of climate change, and it’s therefore imperative that all urban areas drive climate innovation, adaptation, and resilience. The paradox is that we are still building new cities (smart?) without climate innovation, adaptation, and resilience.

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In a Material Fact published, Suzano informs that the operational start-up of the new pulp mill in Ribas do Rio Pardo, located in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul (the “Cerrado Project”), will take place in July 2024. The Cerrado Project boasts impressive numbers: a USD 4 billion investment, 180 MW of energy surplus, a 20% increment in Suzano’s total production, and 2.55 million tons of Bleached Hardwood Kraft Market Pulp. The scale of new pulp projects is jaw-dropping. If we consider the new schedule as a delay of 30 days (although this is not necessarily true), it would mean 212 thousand tons less of this grade of pulp in the market this year. To put this into perspective, that volume of pulp exceeds the annual production of 57 mills worldwide (52%). #pulp #pulpandpaper #pulpandpaperindustry #packaging #packagingindustry #strategy #tissue #biochemical #biomaterial

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Are we underestimating the relevance of LATAM on ESG topics? Brazil is a great example of how countries are bringing more data to ESG: 1️⃣ Support agtech-start ups and boost blockchain technology to efficiently process data and increase transparency of supply chains 2️⃣ Leverage AI for data-based decision making on-farm to optimize input use and save resources 3️⃣ Scale up use of drones in regions with challenging infrastructure to ensure data collection in remote regions #digitalagriculture #esg #regenerativeagriculture Check the article https://lnkd.in/dhbQtC4R

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Another interview with Notícias Agrícolas of Brazil, the largest source of commodities in the country. An update on the oil and energy market in general and in summary we mentioned the following points: 1. We discussed the fundamentals of the demand and supply which will reach 102 million bpd by the end of 2024. 2. We addressed the geopolitical factors (conflict in Ukraine and in the Middle East), we also reminded listeners the record US production of around 13 million barrels per day (the highest in the world). 3. We talked about the role of OPEC+ and its impact on the market 4. We finally concluded that oil prices will average $80 (Brent) 5. We cite data from both the IEA and the US Department of Energy The link is here: https://lnkd.in/dAUXn5yM #oil #commodities

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"Empowering Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises through Digital Business Model Innovation", published in May 2024 by the World Economic Forum. 👇 This report explores Brazil's neo-#industrialization #policy, focusing on #digitaltransformation to enhance productivity and global relevance. It offers a guide for manufacturers, particularly #SMEs, to #innovate #businessmodels and integrate #newtechnologies, ensuring competitiveness in the changing global market. Link: https://lnkd.in/dBDpUT34 #web4 #web5 #digitalera #digitaltransformation #web3 #atificialera #digitalidentity #eID #digitalservices #digitalmarketplace #digitaltrade #digitalproducts #digitalproductpassport #digitalcommerce 

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Have you submitted your proposal for the G20 TechSprint 2024? The BIS and the Banco Central do Brasil launched the fifth edition of the G20 TechSprint Initiative, with a focus on developing solutions for sustainable finance to support the Sustainable Development Goals. The competition is open to the participants from around the world. Visit the G20 TechSprint 2024 page and submit your proposal before the deadline. The last date for submission is 31 May 2024. https://lnkd.in/dT87qer3 #G20 #TechSprint #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #nbs #esg Benedicte N. Nolens Teresa Lai Man Lin Hakan Eroglu Jean-Marc Champagne Italo Borssatto Leanne (Si Ying) Zhang Jack Ho Lucy Wong isabela ribeiro damaso maia Viviane Torinelli, PhD Dr. Patrick Hoffmann Carmen Arias Saleh Algrayan IFC - International Finance Corporation World Economic Forum Banco Central do Brasil International Monetary Fund Nicolas Zhang Maria Netto Institute of Climate Neutrality Climate Centre for Cities (C-CUBE) The Nature Conservancy Asia Pacific The Nature Conservancy Werner Kornexl The World Bank Flore-Anne Messy Anna Lerner Nesbitt Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) SDG Impact Fund Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) Asian Development Bank (ADB) Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) UNFCCC-WGEO Regional Collaboration Centre (RCC) MENA and SA UNDP Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) European Climate Foundation Nature-Based Solutions Initiative Aiming For Zero Methane Emissions Initiative Sustainable Development Solutions Network

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Will be discussing some lessons learned from the Brazilian major Industrial and Innovation Policy in Brazil and the challenges for setting mission-oriented policies in emerging economies. Thanks Inter-American Development Bank and CTI Division for the invitation. #innovation #competitiveness #technology #emergingmarkets FGVin | Centro de Inovação da FGV - EAESP

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Important agenda Brazil Energy Distribution & USA for this meeting on July 30th, more details below. AMCHAM-Brasil Fiesp - Federação das Indústrias do Estado de São Paulo Firjan CNI - Confederação Nacional da Indústria

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