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The Secretariat of Green Economy, Decarbonization and Bioindustry of the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services (SEV/MDIC) has expanded the scope of the Selo Verde Brasil (Brazil Green Seal) national eco-label program. On June 3, 2026, the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards Read More …
The Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA) has conducted a series of targeted preventive enforcement actions to audit the transport of hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods. Conducted under the framework of the Annual National Environmental Protection Read More …
The global push for environmental transparency just received a significant technological boost from South America. UN Environment has officially integrated the Brazilian-developed Lavoisier LCA software into its Global LCA Data Access (GLAD) platform. This strategic move aims to streamline how sustainability data is shared across Read More …
The landscape of urban management is shifting toward data-driven, sustainable models. Recently, São Paulo solidified its position as a global leader in this transition. The city has officially been certified by the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) for its Read More …
The Selo Verde Brasil initiative has marked a pivotal step forward in promoting sustainable industrial practices across Brazil. In a strategic meeting on April 8, 2025, the program’s Managing Committee, supported by the Advisory Committee and led by the Secretariat Read More …
Brazil’s industrial landscape is set to expand with the approval of several major projects across its Export Processing Zones (ZPEs). The National Council for Export Processing Zones (CZPE) recently greenlit four key ventures, aimed at boosting export-oriented production, sustainable energy, Read More …
The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has taken a significant step toward boosting Brazil’s strategic mineral industry by launching the Critical Minerals Fund. This initiative, supported by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), aims to foster research, development, and operational Read More …
The Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) and the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) recently signed a Technical Cooperation Agreement (ACT) to develop the ESG Seal for Mining. This new initiative aims to promote sustainable practices within the Read More …
The Brazilian Federal Government has invited proposals for the construction of the national Climate Plan. The call for proposals aims to gather comprehensive strategies from various stakeholders to formulate an effective and inclusive climate policy that aligns with the Paris Read More …
The Ministry of Ports and Airports (MPor) has introduced a series of sustainability measures in ports, waterways, and the aviation sector to mark World Environment Day on June 5. These measures are part of MPor’s commitment to integrating environmental, social, Read More …