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Delighted to see that there was no default in the latest financing cycle of the Amazônia Viva Mechanism - an initiative seed-funded by Good Energies Foundation! This innovative mechanism, led by Natura in partnership with VERT Capital and Funbio - Fundo Brasileiro para a Biodiversidade, is pioneering a new way of financing socio-biodiversity in #Brazil's #Amazon. It combines two complementary instruments: First, a CRA (Agribusiness Receivables Certificate) that provides accessible credit for cooperatives and associations supplying Amazonian ingredients. Second, an Ecosystem Facilitation Fund that invests in technical assistance, infrastructure, conservation, and regeneration. Together, these instruments are strengthening over 40 cooperatives and associations across 16 Amazonian territories - directly benefiting more than 10,000 families, supporting sustainable supply chains, and conserving 3 million hectares of rainforest. Importantly, Natura also plays a dual role as both investor and purchaser, ensuring stable demand and fair markets for these communities. This matters because it demonstrates that traditional communities, when given the right financial structures and technical support, can be reliable partners in building sustainable economies and conserving vital ecosystems. With over R$ 13 million already disbursed in credit and capacity building - and 100% repayment - the model proves itself scalable and replicable. Now is the time for more venture philanthropies and impact investors to step up. The Amazon - and the world - need mechanisms like this to thrive. As proven by the Amazônia Viva Mechanism, it is possible to merge environmental conservation, financial inclusion, and economic development sustainably - yes, we can! 🙏🏾🌎🌳 Martha de Sá, CFA, Priscila Matta, Thais Ferraz, Renata Piazzon, Débora Alvarenga, Manuela Mosse Muanis, Daniela Prioli, Ricardo Gomes, Vinicius Ahmar. https://lnkd.in/dNrNPHkH

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Brazil on the Verge of a Medical Cannabis Breakthrough Discover how Brazil, with over 670,000 registered patients and approximately 50,000 prescribing physicians, is rapidly emerging as a global contender in the medical cannabis arena, if regulatory clarity from ANVISA, expected for next September, finally comes through. Our latest in-depth report from the Medical Cannabis Fair and Congress, organized by Sechat in São Paulo, brings exclusive insights from across the ecosystem: government companies, entrepreneurs, clinicians, researchers, patient advocates and legal experts weigh in on Brazil’s vast untapped potential, especially as barriers like THC and flower prohibition remain unresolved. Read the full report by Laura Ramos in Portuguese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Hebrew, Thai, Japanese, Arabic, Czech, Greek, Russian, Hindi, Korean, Turkish or Mandarin at CannaReporter®.eu Follow this link to get the full story: https://lnkd.in/gtvWghVh

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NEW 📖 Building Digital Technological Capabilities A Global South Perspective Edited by Paulo N. Figueiredo Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV), Brazil and Shaker Zahra, University of Minnesota, USA ‘This book provides a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the most pressing contemporary challenges and innovative solutions in the realm of digital transformation, AI, and digital innovation, with a particular emphasis on their implications for businesses in developing countries, especially those in Africa and Latin America. Through an updated review and rigorous analysis, the authors shed light on critical issues and offer practical, forward-thinking strategies tailored to the unique contexts of these regions. Each of the eleven chapters is meticulously crafted, delivering valuable knowledge and actionable insights, making this work an indispensable resource for practitioners seeking to drive change, academics aiming to advance research, and policymakers striving to shape effective and inclusive digital agendas.’ – Yadong Luo, University of Miami, USA Contributors include: Samia M. Melhem, Dina Richani, Padmashree Gehl Sampath, Claudia De Fuentes, Andrea Heredia Zurita, Antonio Andreoni, Guendalina Anzolin, Federico Stezano, Jahan Ara Peerally, Sedigheh Moghavvemi, Emma Tambou Marianna, Ray Kekwaletswe (PhD), Jude Edeh, Adebowale Owoseni, Sylvester Hatsu (PhD), Damola Tolani, Dr. Enzo Morosini Frazzon, Julia Cristina Bremen, Pedro Onorio Details https://lnkd.in/epkhMUqM Read a sample https://lnkd.in/eviQfFZF #DigitalCapabilities #DigitalTransformation #Sustainability #Innovation #Inclusivity #EconomicGrowth

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  Happy International Youth Day! On this special occasion, the Ipsos Foundation is thrilled to announce its support for the Developing Minds Foundation and its partnership with the City of God community’s INPAR - Instituto Presbiteriano Álvaro Reis de Assistência à Criança e ao Adolescente in Rio de Janeiro. Through this collaboration, we are empowering over 500 young people by providing access to essential skills in technology, literacy, and workforce readiness. Our commitment includes support for INPAR’s technology program Escola de Informática, which provides both foundational digital training and pathways to employment. This initiative is a testament to our broader mission of fostering sustainable impact, with opportunities for Ipsos Brazil employees to engage in volunteering, mentoring, and community involvement. See the comments for more detailed information. #InternationalYouthDay #IpsosFoundation Liliane Mynssen , Philippe Houdard, Ipsos in Latin America

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School meals feed children AND fight rural poverty. A new study by Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada (Ipea), one of Brazil’s leading policy think tanks, highlights the impact of Brazil’s public food procurement programs—the Food Acquisition Program (PAA) and the National School Feeding Program (PNAE)—on smallholder farmers. 📈Farmers who participated in PAA saw income increases of 19% to 39%. Those in PNAE experienced gains between 23% and 106%. Notably, the greatest benefits went to farmers in the lowest income brackets. These results underscore what we’ve long believed: school meal programs are more than nutrition interventions—they’re engines for equity, livelihoods, and community resilience. When our students are fed, local farmers, families, and entire populations thrive. 🌱🏫👩🏾‍🌾 https://lnkd.in/ehQC6eED #MoreThanAMeal

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