Bioeconomy and Sustainable Finance as core pillars for sustainability

The proposed event aims to foster insightful dialogue among German and Brazilian stakeholders in bioeconomy, and finance to enhance cooperation, innovation, and sustainable investments. The focus will be on supply chain development, ESG and impact investing, and bioeconomy entrepreneuship within the Amazon region.

Building on the success of the first edition of Amazon Week, in 2023, this event will feature two thematic panel discussions designed to address obstacles to value creation, attract investments, and establish fair, long-term trade relations and cooperation.

Distinguished speakers from various sectors, including representatives from the Brazilian government and academia, Brazilian and European financial institutions, NGOs, Amazonian entrepreneurs, corporate investors, and philanthropic investors, will contribute to the discussions. Topics will include recent governmental initiatives, successful case studies, and strategies for engaging potential offtakers in bioeconomy projects.

Participation is free.

Simultaneous interpretation Portuguese - English will be available.

The is a series of multisectoral events on the sustainable development of the Amazon rainforest which seeks to facilitate discussions on forest conservation, climate protection, and socioeconomic development in the Amazon region.

Organized, in this second edition, by Brazilian embassies in Berlin, Brussels and Paris, along with the Brazilian mission to the European Union and other Amazonian countries embassies, the event counts on partnerships with public institutions, think tanks, NGOs, companies, consultancies, and academia.

Different partners are promoting topics of interest within the project's theme using their preferred format.

The event schedule with all the events taking place in Berlin, Brussels, Paris and online from 16th to 27th September is available at www.amazonweek.eu

15:45 – Arrival of guests

16:00 - Welcome and Keynote on the Amazon economy – Prof. Danilo Fernandes, Federal University of Pará, Brazil (UFPA)

16:20 - Bioeconomy Panel Discussion

Moderation: Prof. Danilo Fernandes (UFPA)

- Overview of the Amazonian bioeconomy ecosystem and investment flows. Janice Maciel, Certi Foundation (NGO)

- The perspective of bioeconomy ventures. Paulo Reis, Assobio (Association)

- Strengthening local communities through training and cooperation with private sector. Alexis Bastos, Rioterra (NGO)

- Subject to be defined. Dr. Emiliano Esterci Ramalho, Scientific and Technical Director, Mamirauá Institute

- Access to the German market for Amazon bioeconomy products. Daniel Oppermann, Import Promotion Desk (BMZ)

- The perspective of traditional communities. Speaker TBC (Community/indigenous representative)

17:20 - Coffee Break

17:40 – Authorities Statements

- Ambassador Roberto Jaguaribe

- Finance Minister of Brazil - Fernando Haddad (TBC)

18:00 – Sustainable Finance Panel Discussion

Moderation: TBD

- The Ecological Transformation Plan (PTE) applied to the Amazonian context - Rafael Dubeaux, Deputy Executive Secretary, Brazilian Ministry of Finance (TBC)

- New Finance mechanisms to support the transition to a sustainable economy - Name TBC, BNDES

- Technical assistance and training as components of sustainable investment in bioeconomy – Name TBC, Banco do Brasil

- Recent developments in sustainable finance cooperation between Brazil and Germany - Name TBC, KfW

- Fostering blended finance in the Amazon rainforest: the Amazon Biodiversity Fund - Nick Oakes, Co-Founder, Impact Earth

- Fostering awareness and sustainable investing in the Amazon rainforest – Name TBC, Amazon Investor Coalition

19:00 - Amazon Cocktail

20:00 – End of Event

Host or Publisher Brasilianische Botschaft in Berlin