Joaquim Levy: The Best Carbon Capture Technology We Have Are Brazil’s Trees

Source: Um Só Planeta
Author: Janaína Dallan
Image: Tânia Rêgo/Agência Brasil

"In a conversation with the column, the former president of BNDES says the carbon market can support the global transition to a zero-carbon economy." — By Janaína Dallan for Um Só Planeta

A strong advocate of the carbon credit market and Amazon conservation, Joaquim Levy understands the importance of sound policy and the link between business and a sustainable future. A trained engineer, he served as president of BNDES and secretary of the National Treasury. Today, as Director of Economic Strategy and Market Relations at Banco Safra, he remains engaged with decarbonization efforts in Brazil and abroad. In this interview, he shares insights into the potential of REDD+ projects, their impact on local communities, and what to expect from COP27 and the carbon market regulation bill currently in Congress.