Brazil has the potential to become a global hub for climate solutions, attracting between USD 2.6 and 3.0 trillion in investments by 2050. The updated report, presented at the Brazil Climate Summit New York (September 2025), highlights the role of Brazilian biofuels as a key lever for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors, with a particular focus on shipping. The maritime industry now faces a decisive moment in its transition under the IMO Net Zero Framework, established at MEPC 83 and pending adoption in October 2025.
By leveraging part of its vast degraded pasturelands, Brazil can simultaneously restore ecosystems, strengthen food security, and scale the production of competitive biofuels for global shipping. This pathway could unlock up to USD 90 billion in investments while cutting sectoral emissions by as much as 170 MtCO₂e annually.
For global shipping partners, the report presents a clear scenario in which Brazil could position itself as the go-to hub for low-carbon marine fuels, accelerating the sector’s transition while generating significant economic and environmental benefits.