Brazil, under its G20 presidency, aims to facilitate access to $11 billion in climate funds, as announced by Talita Rosito. Rosito serves as Brazil’s G20 Finance Coordinator and the Secretary of International Affairs at the Ministry of Finance. During a recent G20 meeting in Brasilia, the Brazilian government proposed this plan. It involves easing bureaucratic […]
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