BNDES promotes debate on forestry economics and launches platform to increase transparency in the sector.

247 - The National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) is holding a seminar this Friday (11), at the institution's headquarters in Rio de Janeiro. "BNDES Forests of Brazil across the globe"which aims to discuss the strategic role of the forestry economy in the country's sustainable development. According to information from BNDES itself, released by its press office, the event also marks the launch of BNDES Forests platformwhich will bring together and provide transparency to the Bank's actions in the sector.

Since 2023, BNDES has already mobilized more than R$ 3,4 billion in forest restoration initiatives, reinforcing its role as one of the main agents promoting the green economy in Brazil. Friday's agenda celebrates the progress achieved and seeks to broaden the dialogue between the public sector, the productive sector, and investors interested in sustainable models for forest use and conservation.

Those participating in the meeting are President of BNDES, Aloizio Mercadante, Tereza Campello, Socio-environmental Director of the Bank, Director of Planning and Institutional Relations, Nelson BarbosaAnd Executive Secretary of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, João Paulo Capobiancoas well as representatives from companies and financial institutions linked to environmental issues.

The seminar, which begins at 9 a.m., will feature thematic panels dedicated to key themes on the forestry agenda. Among the scheduled debates are... resource mobilization, concessions and sustainable use of public forests, the forest restoration production chain e the carbon credit marketwhich is gaining relevance as an instrument to encourage environmental conservation.

The opening is scheduled for 9:30 AM, followed by the first panel, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, on... resource mobilization on the forestry agendaThen, between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM, the topic will be discussed. "Concessions and sustainable use of the forest"In the afternoon, the program resumes at 14 PM with the panel. "Forest restoration production chain", followed, at 15:30 pm, by a discussion about the carbon credit market and their contributions to the conservation agenda. The closing will take place at 17 pm.

By holding this event, BNDES reinforces its commitment to To encourage policies and investments that combine economic development and environmental preservation., consolidating Brazil as a global leader in sustainable forest-based solutions.