Brazil leads global industrial decarbonization program and secures R$1.3 billion for low-carbon technologies

Brazil's leading role in the global climate agenda was once again recognized with its first place in the Industrial Decarbonization Program (PID), promoted by the Climate Investment Fund (CIF). Among 26 candidate countries, the Brazilian proposal was the best evaluated, granting the country access to financing of R$1.3 billion. The resource will be used to expand clean and circular technologies, with an emphasis on low-emission hydrogen and low-carbon materials, strengthening Brazil's leadership in the global energy transition — especially in a decisive year, in which it will host COP30 in November in the city of Belém (PA).

National strategy integrates sectoral efforts and attracts international capital

The Brazilian proposal, prepared with the active participation of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), will now be detailed in an investment plan that should define priority projects, financial mechanisms and strategies for attracting private investment. The focus will be on low-carbon hydrogen hubs, whose public selection process has been ongoing since October 2024.

Brazil shares the select group of countries chosen with Egypt, Mexico, Namibia, South Africa, Turkey and Uzbekistan, all recognized by CIF for their robust institutional mobilization and strong engagement of the productive sector. In total, the program will allocate US$ 1 billion (approximately R$ 5.5 billion) exclusively for industrial decarbonization projects — a sector that currently accounts for approximately one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions.

The Brazilian initiative is coordinated by the Secretariat for International Affairs of the Ministry of Finance, with joint participation by the MME, the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services (MDIC) and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI). This achievement represents not only a technical and diplomatic milestone, but a clear signal that Brazil is ready to lead the industry of the future with innovation, sustainability and competitiveness.