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The momentum of sustainable finance taxonomies An essay by Nicolas Lippolis Essential for directing capital towards the climate transition, these systems are multiplying globally Sustainable finance taxonomies are classification systems created by governments, their regulatory bodies and international organisations to define which economic activities genuinely protect the environment and society and align with climate goals. […]
Sub-national climate leadership
Co-organised by the CEFD, the governments of Colombia and the Netherlands, and the Climate Group, the panel brought together experts from Brazil, Ecuador, Canada, Nigeria, and the United States to debate the role of states and provinces in the low-carbon economy
ClimaInfo
Financing stalls energy transition at local level, say leaders in Santa Marta With a fund fuelled by royalties, Espírito Santo bets on diversification to reduce dependence on fossil fuels (This article covers an event co-organised by the CEFD) Santa Marta, April 27 — How to finance the energy transition in economies still dependent on oil […]
Rethinking resilience: energy security, fiscal constraints, and the financing of low-carbon development in African hydrocarbon producers
Nicolas Lippolis Executive summary This article examines how recent geopolitical tensions and volatility in global energy markets expose structural vulnerabilities in hydrocarbon-producing countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite their importance in global oil and gas supply, these economies remain highly dependent on imported fossil fuels and are characterized by fragile energy infrastructure, limiting their ability to […]
LexLegal
US blockade and tariffs drive up costs and spark a legal dispute. Photo: Freepik Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz crisis could lead to revision of Brazilian contracts The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the threat of 25% tariffs imposed by the United States on operations linked to Iran are already beginning to […]
Investing
Who will control critical minerals? The US response to Chinese dominance The energy transition reorganises production chains and redefines power relations. At the heart of this dispute are so-called critical minerals — resources essential for the economic and technological security of countries seeking a leading role in sectors such as robotics, semiconductors, batteries, renewable energy […]
Eixos
OPINION: Electromobility between China and Brazil: prospects for cooperation and challenges for the energy transition Despite cooperation with China bringing innovation, economic challenges and differences in market structures have hindered this partnership, writes Ricardo Lopes Kotz. Ricardo Lopes Kotz pesquisador do CEFD (Foto: arquivo pessoal) The global energy transition, increasingly linked to industrial competitiveness and […]
The Race for a Greener Future: Industrial Policy in China-Brazil Electric Vehicle and Battery Cooperation
CEFD China-Latin America Cooperation Policy Paper Series Ricardo Lopes Kotz Abstract By linking climate objectives to industrial competitiveness and technological upgrading, electric vehicles (EVs) have become strategic for the global energy transition, this study analyzes China–Brazil cooperation in electromobility, assessing whether Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) supports upgrading and innovation in Brazil, or risks reproducing […]
Workshop Summary: “Petrobras’ Role in the Energy Transition”
On December 8, 2025, the Center for Energy, Finance and Development (CEFD), the E+ Energy Transition Institute, and the Institute for Strategic Studies of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (Ineep) organized a workshop in Rio de Janeiro to discuss Petrobras’ role in the energy transition. With strong technological capabilities, access to capital, and significant political […]
Folha Ilustríssima
OPINION: Cutting oil supply is fundamental to the roadmap Replacing fossil fuels with renewables is the most effective means to cut emissions, but reducing consumption is not enough;Brazil has rare advantages in the energy transition and can lead the construction of a real roadmap for a post-fossil world. Petrobras oil platform in Espírito Santo (Photo: […]