The platform Active Amazon, a channel aimed at enhancing transformative businesses whose riches are environmental assets and products from the Amazon Forest, was launched during the “REDD+ Opportunities for Rondônia and Amazon” seminar. CEBDS participates in the event held today, Wednesday, the 23rd, and tomorrow, Thursday, the 24th, in Porto Velho – RO, coordinated by the Secretariat for Environmental Development (Sedam) and promoted by the Government of the State of Rondônia, with support from BVRio and Sistema Fiero.
Authorities from environmental bodies across Brazil participate in important discussions that involve a major climate governance project for the planet, maintained by the sustainable proposal for the use of carbon credits, which finances and protects life in the forest. Karen Tanaka, technical manager at CEBDS and coordinator of the Climate and Sustainable Finance Thematic Chambers, presented the opportunities of the carbon market for the Amazon and for business in Brazil in general.
“Brazil has a competitive edge due to its natural capital. Our potential is enormous to stand out in the context of a low-carbon economy. We have the ability to modify the economy, in this sense, minimizing its impact on the climate. Although Brazil does not have a carbon market, or any other type of pricing mechanism in place, the private sector is moving in this direction. CEBDS has several publications in this regard and a study that proposes the creation of this market”, says Karen.
