Category: Publications

Promoting the protection of the Atlantic Forest and the creation of ecological corridors

This booklet, available only in Portuguese, aims to present instruments that promote the protection of native forests on rural properties that contain vegetation exceeding the minimum required under the Brazilian Forest Code. In this context, we refer to Environmental Easements and Forest Reserve Credits (CRAs), which are designed to add value to landowners who conserve protected native forests.

Throughout this booklet, readers will see that forest conservation not only delivers environmental and social benefits but also generates value for landowners willing to establish and trade the instruments created under Brazilian legislation. We hope that the information presented here will contribute both to a better understanding of these concepts and to the environmental protection and sustainable development of their properties.

This booklet was developed by BVRio in support of the implementation of the Ecological Corridors Programme in the area of influence of two TRANSPETRO pipelines, as an environmental compensation measure required under the federal environmental licensing process conducted by IBAMA.

Annual Report 2024

BVRio is a non-profit organisation working at the intersection of economic, environmental and social sustainability. Our mission is to design and promote innovative market-based solutions for the benefit of the economy, the environment and people.

Circular Credits Mechanism Standard and implementation guidelines for socially inclusive waste recovery activities

This document describes the main features of the CCM Standard, as well as the Implementation Procedures to guide users.

The CCM aims to provide a simple and fast financial tool to facilitate payments for environmental services that improve waste recovery and destination, while also improving the social conditions of waste workers. As with any financial tool, it is managed responsibly so as not to become an easy alternative for waste producers and generators to abandon reduction and reuse efforts, especially those with legal compliance obligations.

While only governments have the power to define the conditions under which credits could be accepted for compliance, CCM encourages credit buyers to have waste prevention/reduction plans in place, using CCs only as a complement to their upstream solutions.

The 2024 document consists of a comprehensive review, consolidation and complementation of the following documents, which are no longer in force and are entirely replaced by this document.

• Circular Credits Mechanism Concept Note (V3 – June 2020)
• Circular Action Hub and Circular Credits Mechanism (CCM) Principles & Criteria (V1.2 – July 2020)
• Circular Action Hub and Circular Credits Mechanism (CCM) Implementation Guidelines and Operational Procedures (V1.2 – July 2020

The Tropical Forests Mechanism (TFM) Concept Note

The Tropical Forests Mechanism (TFM) is aimed at supporting nature finance at scale to guarantee the maintenance and enhancement of tropical forests worldwide. The mechanism is expected to complement the Brazilian government’s Tropical Forests Forever Fund (TFFF), announced at COP28, to secure funding to protect rainforests in the Amazon region, Congo Basin, and Southeast Asia.

The TFM is an initiative of Amazon 2030, with the support of BVRio and Igarapé Institute.

Annual Report 2023

BVRio is a non-profit organisation working at the intersection of economic, environmental and social sustainability. Our mission is to design and promote innovative market-based solutions for the benefit of the economy, the environment and people.

PlanaFlor: Overview

An overview of the strategic plan for implementing the Brazilian Forest Code.

ECBI 2023 Edition of the Pocket Guide on Loss and Damage

European Capacity Building Initiative Publication

This updated Pocket Guide on Loss and Damage highlights recent developments on the issue in the climate negotiations since 2018, including the agreement on a fund and funding arrangements for loss and damage.

Pocket Guide to the Paris Agreement: 2023 Edition

European Capacity Building Initiative Publication

2023 Edition of the Pocket Guide to the Paris Agreement provides updated information on where things stand with respect to the Articles of the Agreement.

Sustainable Textile and Clothing Industry: Main Challenges of Circularity in Brazil

The report ‘Sustainable Textile and Clothing Industry: Main Challenges of Circularity in Brazil,’ aims to transform Brazil’s textile sector by presenting a comprehensive overview. Written by BVRio, in collaboration with the Circular Plastics in The Americas Programme (CPAP).

Annual Report 2022

BVRio is a non-profit organisation working at the intersection of economic, environmental and social sustainability. Our mission is to design and promote innovative market-based solutions for the benefit of the economy, the environment and people.