• BRB Finance Coalition reaches 26% of its $10B target ahead of COP30
• $2.6B committed to forest restoration and nature-based development
• New study maps Indigenous and local projects with high climate impact
$2.6 Billion Committed to Forests and Bioeconomy in Brazil
Members of the Brazil Restoration and Bioeconomy Finance Coalition (BRB Finance Coalition) have collectively committed $2.6 billion to forest restoration and the bioeconomy—more than a quarter of the group’s $10 billion goal for 2030.
The Coalition, launched during the G20 Summit in Brazil in November 2024, brings together 23 public and private sector leaders to fund large-scale projects that advance a low-carbon, nature-positive economy across Brazil, with a strong focus on the Amazon.
These early commitments are already supporting efforts to restore or protect two million hectares of forests across all Brazilian biomes.
“The BRB Finance Coalition is a powerful demonstration of Brazil’s potential to lead a new era of climate finance and forest restoration,” said Mauricio Bianco, Vice President of Conservation International in Brazil.
Study Highlights Indigenous and Local Investment Opportunities
Coinciding with the milestone, the BRB Coalition released a new study — Mapping of Indigenous Peoples and Traditional Populations, Community Funds, and Facilitating Organizations — to help investors direct capital toward high-impact, community-led bioeconomy projects.
The study identified 37 organizations, primarily in the Amazon, with investment needs ranging from R$ 100,000 to R$ 300 million. These initiatives, many led by Indigenous and traditional communities, show potential to capture up to 2 tons of CO₂ per hectare per year.
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Despite their climate and social impact, these projects remain underfunded. The report recommends:
• Strengthening community funds
• Establishing long-term financing lines
• Integrating community enterprises into climate finance strategies
The Coalition’s broader goals include:
Restoring and conserving 5 million hectares of forests
Launching nature-based solutions to capture 1 gigaton of CO₂ by 2050
Directing $500 million to Indigenous and local community initiatives
The momentum comes ahead of COP30 in Belém, where Brazil will be in the global spotlight for nature and climate leadership.
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