On December 1, 2023, the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) took charge of the Green Coalition’s Steering Committee. Announced at the COP28 conference in Dubai, this coalition includes 17 Amazon region development banks. They collaborate with global financial institutions. Their plan commits $20 billion over seven years to Amazonian sustainability. This initiative focuses on combating climate […]
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