Maiara Wenceslau

“Brazil is back” was the opening and closing sentence of Brazil presentation of their Voluntary National Review on SDGs at HLPF 2024. It was amazing to hear the determination and some kind of relief or even freedom in the voice of the presenter who could say that Brazil is again living the values anchored in the Agenda 2030. I hope that the final version do the tax reform will reflect that too. #hlpf #sustainability #brazil

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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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Breda University, University of São Paolo, and University of São Carlos came together in Sítio Neblina in Parelheiros, Brasil as a collective of students, professors, researchers, artists, and entrepreneurs. In this video, you can learn more and hear their #WeCommit message - connecting academic and local knowledge - intertwining nature, culture, and society. #WeCommit, #2024UNCSC, @UNDGC_CSO https://lnkd.in/eWhKFeME

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Thanks to the organisers of the Nature-Based Solutions Initiative (more about that soon!), I am back to the UK, joining the London Climate Action Week (LCAW) this week. We, from WRI Brasil, together with The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), are organising an event this Thursday that will focus on how Brazil could shape a new development model for the Amazon, giving special relevance to an inclusive bioeconomy, local and traditional knowledge, environmental services provided by the biome while also fostering innovation and its creative economy. We will also discuss what financial mechanisms are needed, the opportunities and the challenges that exist in the country and in the world. Brazil has now a commitment to zeroing deforestation until 2030, scientists recommend that we not only stop deforestation, but also restore the biome, in particular the Arc of Deforestation. It’s time to change course and generate a new future for this precious megadiverse forest and its incredible people. I am very grateful having in this event with me Joana Setzer, from LSE; Alexandria Reid, from Global Witness; and Ana Yang, from Chatham House. 📅 Date: Thursday 27 June, 10:00-11:30 (GMT+1) 📍 Location: London School of Economics (LSE) 🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/LCAWamazon Pls join us for a pivotal discussion on Amazon's future! 🌎🌿 #ClimateAction #LCAW #Amazonforest #bioeconomy

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Gender-based Violence (GBV) in Brazil is a very urgent problem to solve. Listen to Enrica Duncan, Director, Mapa do Acolhimento talk about reimagining GBV in Brazil and share your thoughts in the comments. Visit our website to learn more about the Centre for Exponential Change: https://bit.ly/c4eclnkd #C4EC #ExponentialChange #genderbasedviolence #socialchange

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Why Public Funding is Key for SMEs Innovation in Piauí? Investing in RDI is crucial for SMEs, but funding these projects can be challenging. Public funding from organizations like @Finep in Brazil provides the financial support needed to develop new products, improve services, and stay competitive. It encourages collaboration with our local research institutions, fostering shared knowledge and technological advancements. RDI investments is helping our clients to already integrate advanced technologies like AI, enhancing productivity, decision-making, and customer engagement. For our SMEs clients and partners in Piauí, applying for funds from @Finep and @Badespi is causing a significant impact, offering the initial support needed for innovation and business growth, and we are barely scratching the surface. Very happy for them!

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Brazil. I was invited to speak about Empowerment Evaluation by the Evaluation Unit of the Department of Advanced Studies of Brazil's National School of Public Administration. It was part of "Evaluation Week". I focused on the simplicity of empowerment evaluation - a worldwide self-evaluation approach with only 3 steps: 1) crystallizing the mission; 2) taking stock or assessing current performance; and 3) planning for the future to improve program performance. The central thread of the presentation was on community involvement and control of the evaluation with evaluators serving as critical friends and coaches rather than external experts. It was a great conference, filled with debates, reflections, and new ideas. The focus was on theory-based evaluation, collaborative evaluation, equity and diversity-focused evaluation, and institutionalization of evaluation in Brazil. Concrete examples were shared, highlighting successes and areas meriting attention in the future. It was a thoughtful, engaging, and often inspiring conference. Many thanks to Rafael Ferrari for coordinating much of the conference and Marcia Joppert for creating the network that made this a reality.

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🌍 Exciting Vision for Brazil 2030 🌍 I'm thrilled to share an insightful article that I wrote to ANDE, "Brazil 2030: A Cooperative Model for Impact." It outlines our vision for Brazil's sustainable development through impact entrepreneurship. Key focus areas include leveraging technology, promoting financial inclusion, and integrating local and indigenous communities, especially in the Amazon. As the Chapter Head of ANDE in Brazil, I'm dedicated to fostering cooperation among startups, corporations, NGOs, universities, and government entities to achieve these goals. Read more about our future plans in this link: https://lnkd.in/dPtEpExz #ImpactEntrepreneurship #Sustainability #Brazil2030 #ANDE #Innovation #Cooperation

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#RioWebSummit2024 I had the opportunity to participate as part of the Representation of the State of Bavaria in Brazil at one of the world's leading tech events, the Rio Web Summit. The summit served as a hub of innovation and networking, where I had the chance to engage with trailblazing companies and leaders in high-tech areas, such as satellite imagery and artificial intelligence. Through initiatives like BayStartUP, Bavaria has cemented its reputation as one of the largest tech hubs globally. Meanwhile, Brazil's startup scene has grown impressively; from 2013 to 2023, the number of registered startups increased by 244%. #Innovation #Networking #Startups #BavariaBrazilConnection #RioWebSummit2024 Source: https://lnkd.in/d7FXaZpK https://lnkd.in/daaF5dbE. #RioWebSummit2024 #TechNetworking #Innovation #BavarianRepresentation #GTAI #ProfessionalGrowth

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Paradigm Initiative’s Senior Manager, Grants and Programs Strategy, Adeboye Adegoke today serves as panellist at the International Seminar on Artificial Intelligence in Brazil. Hosted by the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI) in collaboration with UNESCO, the seminar themed "Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Social Equity and Sustainability," gathers experts from scientific and technological institutions worldwide, along with representatives from the private sector and civil society, to explore the immense potential of AI for building a more equitable and sustainable future. The discussions will be held within the framework of the G20 Digital Economy Working Group. #AI  #HarnessingAI

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🌐 Embracing Migrant Talent: The Untapped Potential in Our Workforce In our quest for innovation and growth, let's recognize the immense value that migrants bring to our professional communities. Here's a snapshot of the top skills that migrant professionals contribute: 🔤 Multilingual Proficiency: Migrants often possess the ability to converse in multiple languages, a skill that's golden in today's global market. 🌍 Cross-Cultural Insights: With their rich cultural backgrounds, migrants are adept at navigating and bridging diverse cultures, offering businesses a competitive edge in understanding and accessing new markets. 🎯 Resilience & Flexibility: The personal journey of migration is a testament to an individual’s resilience and adaptability – qualities that are imperative in the face of fast-paced market changes. 💡 Innovative Thinking: Bringing different perspectives from around the world, migrants can spark innovation and inspire creative problem-solving within teams. 🤝 Global Networking: The international ties that migrants maintain can be leveraged for expansive networking opportunities, fostering global business relations. 🚀 Entrepreneurial Drive: Migrants often exhibit a strong entrepreneurial spirit, driven by their journey and the pursuit of new opportunities. 📚 Highly Skilled Expertise: From tech wizards to healthcare heroes, many migrants hold qualifications and experience in high-demand sectors, ready to fill critical skill gaps. 🔗 Commitment to Success: Their determination and strong work ethic are reflections of a powerful commitment to personal and professional development. The inclusion of migrants in our workforce is not just about corporate social responsibility; it's a strategic move towards enrichment and growth. Let's open our doors wider and build a robust, diverse, and innovative workforce together. #DiversityInclusion #GlobalTalent #MigrantSkills #Innovation #WorkforceDevelopment https://lnkd.in/ddwB-tEW

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When I think about education in Brazil, I feel proud of the theoretical and practical richness we find in our teaching methodologies. In the pedagogical field, Brazil has stood out for developing innovative approaches that effectively combine theory and practice. Our universities produce cutting-edge research that contributes to the evolution of education, and our teachers often show dedication and creativity, applying these theories in the classroom in a way that engages and motivates students. Meanwhile, teachers from countries I had the opportunity to visit here in Europe do not seem to master or use innovative techniques and methods to achieve good results. They often rely solely on traditional approaches and the didactics inherent to their personalities. Given this, one question remains: how can Brazil, with so much richness, face so many difficulties while countries like Spain, France, England, and Ireland, using traditional methods, develop education with relative ease? Among all the conversations I had, including with teachers from exchange programs that have Brazilian students, the point of convergence was the same: the hyper-exposure to digital technologies such as smartphones and social networks. Besides the many dialogues I gathered, I had the opportunity to observe the teaching and learning relationship from a methodological perspective, when talking about teachers, and from a behavioral perspective, when talking about students. On one side, basic Irish education with teachers using traditional methods, in classrooms with basic resources, and students truly present in the classroom. On the other side, Irish teachers with Brazilian adult students with an almost pathological need to check their phones for notifications or to update themselves every second on networks like Instagram, WhatsApp, and TikTok, a phenomenon that greatly frustrates Irish teachers. The summary of this story, then, is: the introduction of the new will be of no use unless the old issues are resolved first. This is the moment to develop, more than ever, human technology, not digital or mechanical.

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And regarding this upcoming membership of #Brazil into Eureka I discussed with Arnold Meijer of Netherlands Enterprise Agency last week at Finep HQ what modalities and instruments we can use in this new constellation and how it aligns with our joint priorities in #research and #innovation

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Oportunidade de no Programa de Inovação Aberta na USAID The United States Agency for International Development (Usaid) is the lead U.S. Government agency that works to end extreme global poverty and enable resilient, democratic societies to realize their potential. Usaid plays a critical role in the nation’s effort to stabilize countries and build responsive local governance. Usaid works on the same problems as its military using a different set of tools.  The Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) is Usaid’s open innovation program that tests and scales creative solutions to any global development challenge. By investing in breakthrough innovations driven by rigorous evidence, Usaid impacts millions of lives at a fraction of the usual cost. Usaid provides flexible, tiered grant funding to test new ideas, take strategic risks, build evidence of what works, and advance the best solutions. Proposals are accepted year-round across three stages: Stage 1 Grants: Pilot; Stage 2 Grants: Test and Position for Scale; Stage 3 Grants: Transition to Scale; Evidence Generation Grants. #COOP #Oportunidade #Projeto https://www.usaid.gov/div

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👀 Navigating mental health in the startup world can be tricky. Especially when “75% of entrepreneurs feel pressure from other people’s expectations and 54% consider discussions around mental health a taboo in the ecosystem” (Endeavor Brasil Study: https://lnkd.in/d_Vv_iXg) 💡 It's time to "take off the cape" and speak openly about the emotional challenges founders face 🤝 The mentality of "putting out daily fires is just a day in the life" comes with real costs, and that’s exactly what CMO at Endeavor Global, Silvia Cavalcanti, gets into with this article. Have a read and see how she connects personal & Endeavor Entrepreneur anecdotes and Endeavor Brasil’s study to humanize the entrepreneurial journey and how Endeavor contributes and will continue to create safe environments for entrepreneurs to open up in 👉 https://lnkd.in/dFZnSgZs #endeavorgr #innovation #mentalhealth #awareness #startup

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I spent some time with Brazilian policymakers and activists over recent months, exploring how the US and Brazil can more effectively join forces on climate action. I wrote an article in Sao Paulo’s main newspaper, Folha, with some of my findings and ideas (Portuguese link below). Some key points: ·       While Brazil is now making some important progress on deforestation, there’s a real risk of the country becoming dependent on more and more oil revenue (and even moving in the direction of OPEC).  ·       The US should want to see Brazil succeed as a strong modern industrial economy that takes leadership in climate tech rather than an agricultural commodity exporter across the Pacific. ·       The US needs friendly trading partners in the Western Hemisphere for resources ranging from critical minerals for EV batteries to future resources like green hydrogen for sustainable shipping and industry.  ·       All this means that US should partner with Brazil on climate tech and clean manufacturing—including de-risking investments and supporting joint research efforts—in addition to expanded partnerships to preserve the Amazon. https://lnkd.in/ef5FcFNs

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📣 Think20 Brasil's recommendations for G20 leaders in 2024 are now available! Check out more about the T20 Communiqué 👇 t20brasil.org/communique   📋The T20 Brasil Communiqué offers concrete and tangible policy recommendations for the priorities of the Brazilian G20 Presidency, which are reflected in the six T20 task forces.   The recommendations are based on: 📚 300+ Policy Briefs 👥 Dozens of side events organized in recent months 🎯 Six "Task Force Statements" (recommendations from each TF) 1️⃣ T20 Brasil Inception Conference, held in March   💡 The proposals presented by the T20, together with the recommendations of other engagement groups, will give think tanks and various representatives of civil society and academia the opportunity to inform the G20 decision-making process and influence the development of new paths of international cooperation to tackle global challenges.   📜 The T20 Organizing Committee, composed of CEBRI, FUNAG and IPEA, sought to follow the principles of inclusion, representativeness and effectiveness throughout the collaborative process that resulted in the recommendations presented in the Communiqué.   📌 The Communiqué will be delivered to the leaders of the Sherpa and Finance Tracks of G20 Brasil at the end of the "T20 Brasil Midterm Conference", which takes place on July 2 and 3. For the first time, the document will be delivered in advance, aiming to influence the negotiations and the drafting of the joint declaration during the G20 Leaders' Summit on November 18th and 19th, 2024.   🤝 The T20 Brasil Midterm Conference is organized by CEBRI, FUNAG, IPEA, Rio de Janeiro City Hall and BNDES, and sponsored by CAF, KAS Brasil, Equinor, Veirano Advogados, AWS, Microsoft and Suzano.   ℹ️ The event will be broadcast live on YouTube. 🔗 For more information, visit t20brasil.org   Let's rethink the world! #Communique #T20Brasil #CEBRI #FUNAG #IPEA #G20Brasil #G20 #ThinkTank #RethinkTank

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"4. Place indigenous peoples’ and traditional communities’ knowledge, participatory governance and equitable benefit-sharing at the core of the design and implementation of the G20 High-Level Principles on Bioeconomy and other relevant G20 instruments, such as the G20 High-Level Principles for Lifestyles for Sustainable Development. The G20 High-Level Principles on Bioeconomy should provide a clear and comprehensive definition of bioeconomy followed by a roadmap to attract financial support for bioeconomy strategies and projects, focusing on the following elements - i) protection and restoration of biological diversity and ecosystems; ii) alignment with the SDGs and the Paris Agreement; iii) circular economy; iv) community-centric approach placing indigenous peoples and traditional communities’ knowledge and local participatory governance at the heart, including by fully safeguarding the right to free, prior and informed consent, as well as preventing, mitigating and compensating for adverse social impacts; and v) fair and equitable benefits sharing with indigenous peoples, traditional communities and local populations." p26 It is really telling that the T20 Brasil communique is clear in directly linking a circular economy transformation with safeguarding local, indigenous, and traditional communities and their knowledge systems; thereby anchoring biodiversity regeneration, ecological ecosystem restoration, and turning the tide on locally led and inclusive sustainable development that leaves no one behind.

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Additional background info, photos, and materials on the G20 ACWG discussion on digital technologies and anticorruption policies in this post from Monithon Europe ETS.

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