On Wednesday, the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) teamed up to invest in Brazil’s clean energy. They’re targeting infrastructure, climate, trade, and connectivity enhancements. Aloizio Mercadante, the BNDES President, noted Brazil’s G20-leading clean energy sector. He highlighted the goal of drawing more investment and boosting the industrial sector. BloombergNEF […]
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