ANDE at COP30
From São Paulo: Where Climate Conversations Begin

In São Paulo, ANDE showcased data proving climate-focused SGBs are scaling viable solutions, reinforcing calls for accessible climate finance and convening ecosystem leaders to strengthen locally grounded climate action.

Cable-stayed Bridge, São Paulo Brazil, by Getty Images

Throughout COP30, ANDE shared evidence from across its network showing that climate-focused SGBs are delivering both environmental benefits and strong business results. Revenue growth, market traction, and demonstrable investment readiness underscore that many climate-aligned enterprises are viable and poised to scale—if they gain appropriate access to capital and markets.

This message reinforced ANDE’s ongoing advocacy through the SME Climate Hub and this year’s global policy letter, which urge climate finance and enabling policies that are accessible to smaller businesses. The goal is not to create parallel systems but to adapt existing mechanisms so they work for enterprises already operating in climate-critical sectors.

In São Paulo, ANDE hosted an interactive Climate Connections event. The gathering brought together more than sixty organizations and featured eight examples from both international and Brazilian ESOs. These cases highlighted the innovative, tangible climate solutions emerging across the ecosystem, and demonstrated the value of convening practitioners who are advancing climate action on the ground.

 

Our journey

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Putting Small and Growing Businesses at the Center of Climate Action
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To Belém: Where Local Realities Meet Global Decisions
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Belem, Small Business, street restaurant

Entrepreneurship as a Climate Engine
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Why COP in Brazil Matters
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Demonstration at COP30

Looking Ahead: COP as a Starting Point
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Member Climate Ventures at a panel in COP30

ANDE Member Highlights at COP30
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Representatives of the three winning startups from the Climate Innovation Hub—Apoena Bioindustrial, ForestiFi, and Genera Bio—were presented to international stakeholders during COP30

Brazilian Climate Innovation Takes the Global Stage

 

Impact Hub São Paulo’s contributions at COP30 showcased the strength and maturity of Brazil’s impact ecosystem. The progress made—across innovation, investment, collaboration, and narrative-building—directly supports ANDE Brasil’s priorities and establishes a strong foundation for continued momentum in 2025. Together with partners across the ANDE network, we remain committed to transforming territorial solutions into systemic climate impact and advancing a new climate economy rooted in local ingenuity.

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