BRAZIL CLIMATE REPORT 2024 | Hero

Brazil Climate Report 2024: Seizing Brazil's Climate Potential (NYC)

Arthur Ramos Ricardo Pierozzi Lucas Moino Thais Esteves Fernando Thiers Julia Haeitmann Beatriz Tomishige Carolina Ferrer Raquel Lemos Luciana Ribeiro Jorge Hargrave Marina Cançado

Brazil is uniquely positioned to become a Global Hub for Climate Solutions, with the potential to attract between $2.6 and $3.0 trillion in investments by 2050. The country can go beyond achieving Net-Zero goals to establish a climate-positive footprint, advancing its distinctive comparative advantages in 4 key pillars: Nature, Sustainable Agriculture, Renewable Energy & Green Industrial Products.

This updated report adds the perspective of Brazil's potential in growing markets and pressing topics: (I) Data Centers: Brazil could capture a share of the growing GenAI-driven market due to its abundant & reliable green energy matrix; (II) Critical Minerals: with its vast reserves and strategic global position, Brazil could be a key player in the market of nickel, graphite, lithium and rare earth (III) Biofuels: Brazil is already a leader in biofuels production, if reaching full potential, the country could supply 100% of its transport sector with Biofuels, reducing sector emissions by 55%+ and unlocking up to $200B in investments (IV) Adaptation & Resilience: increasing effects of climate change in Brazil requires the definition of goals & actionable plans in Adaptation and Resilience, coordinating measures with public and private sector to secure resources to invest.