Third auction of Eco Invest Brasil will have protection for foreign capital

After attracting over R$ 75 billion in two auctions, the federal government announced, this Wednesday (8), the third auction of the Eco Invest Brazil Program. The initiative, from the Ministries of Finance and Environment and Climate Change, aims to establish itself as the main instrument for mobilizing private capital for the ecological transformation of the Brazilian economy. The new edition brings an innovation among emerging countries: the introduction of a currency protection mechanism (hedge) aimed at international investors. The measure, coordinated by the Ministry of Finance, seeks to reduce the risks of the real's volatility and stimulate long-term investments in sustainable sectors. Focusing on equity investments, the auction will allocate resources to companies and startups (innovative companies) that operate in the areas of bioeconomy, energy transition, and circular economy. Among the priorities are projects for superfoods, green hydrogen, sustainable biofuels, ...