GLOBAL SOUTH FOCUS
CENTER FOR
SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
AND PUBLIC POLICY
CeFiS is a think tank focused on sustainable finance and public policy, dedicated to developing alternatives to reduce the financing gap for the sustainable transition of developing economies.
Featured
VIDEO
A taxonomia brasileira explicada em 6 minutos
An accessible overview of Brazil's sustainable finance taxonomy and what it means in practice.
ABRIL 2026
TECHNICAL NOTE
A COP no Brasil e o Mapa do Caminho para o Financiamento Climático
Mapping the road to climate finance ahead of COP and Brazil's role in the agenda.
NOVEMBRO 2026
REPORT
Histórico das Finanças Sustentáveis: uma introdução
A concise introduction to the history and foundations of sustainable finance.
OUTUBRO 2026
REPORT
Climate financing in Brazil: 2026 overview
A summary of the main sustainable financing instruments and their recent results.
MARCH 2026
ARTICLE
Green subsidies by region: what changed
A comparative analysis of the regional distribution of environmental subsidies in the country.
FEBRUARY 2026
PUBLICATION
Sustainable taxonomy: a practical guide
How to apply the Brazilian sustainable finance taxonomy in practice.
JANUARY 2026
Our core objectives
CeFiS is committed to advancing sustainable finance through six key areas of focus, each designed to address the unique challenges of developing economies. We have a team of researchers with solid expertise and strong academic credentials.
Data Aggregation
and intelligence
Collect, systematize, and make available relevant data and information on sustainable finance and public policy in Brazil and around the world.
Applied
Research
Develop studies, metrics, and analyses that link financial instruments to sustainable development goals, energy transition, and climate justice.
Strategic
Partnership
Foster partnerships among universities, regulatory agencies, public, multilateral, and private banks to strengthen the sustainable finance ecosystem.
Education and
capacity building
Offer courses, workshops and training programs for academics, government officials, financial professionals and community members.
Policy and
regulation
Support the formulation and implementation of public policies and regulatory frameworks that promote financing for the sustainable transition.
Financial
innovation
Develop proposals and innovative financial instruments that address the challenges of ecological transformation and social inclusion.
Our services
Comprehensive resources and tools to support sustainable finance initiatives and informed decision-making across the Global South.
Data Access
Curated databases on sustainable finance indicators, green bonds, and ESG metrics.
News & Updates
Latest developments in sustainable finance, policy changes, and market insights.
Events and activities
EVENTO CEFIS
COLÓQUIO FINANCIAMENTO JUSTO E SUSTENTÁVEL
Brief description of this CeFiS event — full details coming soon.
August 2024Read more
PRESENTATION
CeFiS at Keynesian Association
Brief description of this CeFiS event — full details coming soon.
August 2024Read more
PARTICIPATION
CeFiS na COP30
Brief description of this CeFiS event — full details coming soon.
August 2024Read more
PARTICIPATION
CeFiS at the 18th Seminar of the Brazilian Keynesian Association
Brief description of this CeFiS event — full details coming soon.
August 2024Read more
Partners
