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IDB Launches First Guarantee by a Multilateral Bank for Forest Restoration in the Amazon
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2025:
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IDB Launches First Guarantee by a Multilateral Bank for Forest Restoration in the Amazon
Part of the Amazonia Forever program, the guarantee reduces risk and enables large-scale participation by the private sector, promoting the restoration of nearly 10,000 hectares and the creation of 2,000 jobs
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BELEM, Brazil -- The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) today at COP30 announced the approval of the first guarantee for forest restoration in the Amazon by a multilateral development
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2025:
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IDB Launches First Guarantee by a Multilateral Bank for Forest Restoration in the Amazon
Part of the Amazonia Forever program, the guarantee reduces risk and enables large-scale participation by the private sector, promoting the restoration of nearly 10,000 hectares and the creation of 2,000 jobs
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BELEM, Brazil -- The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) today at COP30 announced the approval of the first guarantee for forest restoration in the Amazon by a multilateral developmentbank, and also the first in Brazil. The instrument, valued at $15 million, will support the Triunfo do Xingu Environmental Protection Area in the State of Para.
With a 20-year term, the guarantee will back the Triunfo do Xingu Recovery Unit (URTX), a pioneering public-private partnership for forest-restoration concessions in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB guarantee increases financial security for private investment and acts as a catalyst for private-sector participation in the URTX concession, while improving conditions for accessing credit.
The operation was structured under Amazonia Forever, an IDB Group umbrella program that mobilizes investments for sustainable development in the Amazon region.
The announcement was attended by Brazil's Minister of Planning and Budget, Simone Tebet; the Governor of the State of Para, Helder Barbalho; the Director of Planning and Institutional Relations of the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES), Nelson Barbosa; and the Director-General of the Brazilian Forest Service (SFB), Garo Batmanian.
"This is a concrete outcome of Amazonia Forever and a replicable model for other Amazonian countries, as well as for other biomes in Latin America and the Caribbean," said IDB Group President Ilan Goldfajn. "Creating conditions for large-scale, sustainable businesses is essential to protect the Amazon and foster development for its populations," he added.
"In addition to being innovative from an environmental standpoint, this operation also innovates in its financial structuring, which will help Brazilian states channel resources for development into environmental and social projects, addressing a historical challenge in structuring guarantees for public-private partnerships. This operation received approval from Brazil's External Financing Commission so that it can also count on a National Treasury guarantee," said Minister Tebet.
"The symbolism of taking the first step in Triunfo do Xingu is enormous - an area that has suffered pressure from livestock farming in recent decades, where the State has recovered the territory and initiated the first public concession for restoration in Brazil, with studies that show real economic viability," said Governor Barbalho.
The operation was approved by the IDB's Board of Executive Directors and will be submitted to the relevant Brazilian government bodies before implementation.
A Guarantee with Real Development Impacts
This operation sets a new milestone for mobilizing the private sector for forest restoration in the Amazon. The following results are expected during the concession period:
* 9,980 hectares of forests restored and conserved
* 3.7 million tons of CO2 sequestered
* $2.5 million invested in local communities
* 2,000 jobs created
* More than $46 million in investments
* Boost to the bioeconomy, local value chains, and social inclusion
Next Steps for Amazonia Forever
The Triunfo do Xingu model is part of a new phase in the IDB Group's expanding Amazonia Forever program.
The IDB is working with the government of the State of Para to include two new areas in the Triunfo do Xingu Environmental Protection Area and supports the government of the State of Rondonia in similar restoration and conservation projects.
At the federal level, in partnership with the federal government, BNDES, and SFB, the IDB supports projects covering more than 7.5 million hectares of forests in Federal Conservation Units. This network of forest public-private partnerships includes seven concessions in Federal Conservation Units for forest restoration and five federal concessions for sustainable forest management.
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The IDB Group at COP30
The IDB Group is holding more than 80 events at COP30 to present solutions aimed at closing financing gaps for resilient development through partnerships, innovation, and a focus on measurable impact in Latin America and the Caribbean. Journalists present are invited to visit our spaces, with no registration required: the IDB Group Pavilion in the Blue Zone, the IDB Group Pavilion in the Green Zone, and the AMAZONIA SEMPRE Station at the Goeldi Museum. Follow our COP30 page for all news and event schedules.
The IDB Group is acting as a bridge - connecting governments and investors, the public and private sectors, people and communities - to mobilize at least $6 billion in announcements that help close financing gaps for resilient development and support national priorities.
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About the IDB Group
The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) is the leading source of financing and knowledge for improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. It comprises the IDB, which works with the region's public sector and enables the private sector; IDB Invest, which directly supports private companies and projects; and IDB Lab, which spurs entrepreneurial innovation.
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Original text here: https://www.iadb.org/en/news/idb-launches-first-guarantee-multilateral-bank-forest-restoration-amazon
IDB Group Launches 'Amazon for All' to Democratize Financing for Sustainable Development
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release:
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IDB Group Launches 'Amazon for All' to Democratize Financing for Sustainable Development
BELEM, Brazil - The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) launched "Amazon for All" to expand access to investments in the Amazon region and attract resources for its sustainable and inclusive development.
Part of the Bank's Amazonia Forever program, Amazon for All is a set of investment products developed by financial institutions and aimed at large, private investors as well as the general public.
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release:
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IDB Group Launches 'Amazon for All' to Democratize Financing for Sustainable Development
BELEM, Brazil - The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) launched "Amazon for All" to expand access to investments in the Amazon region and attract resources for its sustainable and inclusive development.
Part of the Bank's Amazonia Forever program, Amazon for All is a set of investment products developed by financial institutions and aimed at large, private investors as well as the general public.The resources will be directed to projects that promote local livelihoods, strengthen economic resilience, and foster sustainable forest management.
"Amazon for All takes an important step toward democratizing sustainable investments in the Amazon, allowing anyone to invest directly in sustainable projects. In partnership with the Brazilian government, we are driving initiatives that mobilize the private sector, promote inclusion, and amplify positive impact on the forest and local communities," said IDB Group President Ilan Goldfajn during the launch event at COP30.
Banco do Brasil (BB), Caixa Economica Federal (CAIXA), and the Brazilian Development Bank, BNDES, will be the first to develop products under the Amazon for All brand. Solutions under development can include an exchange-traded fund (Amazon for All ETF) and an investment fund on credit rights (Amazon for All FIDC, its acronym in Portuguese), which will invest resources in sustainable projects in the Amazon region.
With just R$100 ($18), anyone will be able to invest in the Amazon through these funds, democratizing access to sustainable investments in the region and raising public awareness about the importance of supporting sustainable initiatives.
The trademark will be granted to financial products whose assets meet high sustainability standards, focusing on measurable impact and transparency - for example, following the Amazonia Bond Issuance Guidelines developed by the IDB and the World Bank.
IDB Invest, the IDB Group's private-sector arm, supports this project and may participate as an anchor investor in its investment funds, strengthening the capital market and expanding the reach of sustainable investments in the region.
Amazon for All reinforces the IDB Group's efforts under its Amazonia Forever umbrella program.
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The IDB Group at COP30
The IDB Group is holding more than 80 events at COP30 to present solutions aimed at closing financing gaps for resilient development through partnerships, innovation, and a focus on measurable impact in Latin America and the Caribbean. Journalists present are invited to visit our spaces, with no registration required: the IDB Group Pavilion in the Blue Zone, the IDB Group Pavilion in the Green Zone, and the AMAZONIA SEMPRE Station at the Goeldi Museum. Follow our COP30 page for all news and event schedules.
The IDB Group is acting as a bridge - connecting governments and investors, the public and private sectors, people and communities - to mobilize at least $6 billion in announcements that help close financing gaps for resilient development and support national priorities.
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About the IDB Group
The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) is the leading source of financing and knowledge for improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. It comprises the IDB, which works with the region's public sector and enables the private sector; IDB Invest, which directly supports private companies and projects; and IDB Lab, which spurs entrepreneurial innovation.
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Original text here: https://www.iadb.org/en/news/idb-group-launches-amazon-all-democratize-financing-sustainable-development
Nearly $8.7 Million Awarded through the FORTIFIED Fund Rental Program
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 12 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release:
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Nearly $8.7 Million Awarded through the FORTIFIED Fund Rental Program
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The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) is pleased to announce nearly $8.7 million in grants through six members in the first year of the FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Fund Rental Program.
This new program provides grants for FORTIFIED-standard roof upgrades at public housing authority-owned rental properties, helping to further protect communities
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DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 12 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release:
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Nearly $8.7 Million Awarded through the FORTIFIED Fund Rental Program
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The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) is pleased to announce nearly $8.7 million in grants through six members in the first year of the FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Fund Rental Program.
This new program provides grants for FORTIFIED-standard roof upgrades at public housing authority-owned rental properties, helping to further protect communitiesduring severe weather events.
Public housing authorities in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas were eligible to apply for grants of up to $1 million. Awardee properties must be in counties designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as very, relatively or moderately high-risk for hurricanes, hail, tornadoes or strong winds.
The list of members, recipients and grant amounts is shown below.
Arkansas
Member: Simmons Bank
Grantee: Conway Housing Authority
Grant: $518,037.24 for 91 rental units Member: Simmons Bank
Grantee: Magnolia Housing Authority
Grant: $1,000,000 for 180 rental units
Member: Hope Federal Credit Union
Grantee: Little River Housing Authority
Grant: $1,000,000 for 148 rental units Member: Simmons Bank
Grantee: Metropolitan Housing Authority
Grant: $1,000,000 for 224 rental units
Louisiana
Member: Red River Bank
Grantee: Alexandria Housing Authority
Grant: $952,050 for 224 rental units Member: Home Bank
Grantee: Housing Authority of New Orleans
Grant: $1,000,000 for 465 rental units
Member: Red River Bank
Grantee: Housing Authority of the City of Shreveport
Grant: $190,992 for 17 rental units
Mississippi
Member: Hope Federal Credit Union
Grantee: Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VIII
Grant: $1,000,000 for 152 rental units
Texas
Member: Texas Regional Bank
Grantee: Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville
Grant: $1,000,000 for 184 rental units Member: Woodforest National Bank
Grantee: Housing Authority of San Antonio
Grant: $1,000,000 for 499 rental units
For more information about the program, contact the Community Investment team at 800.362.2944.
Sincerely,
Sanjay K. Bhasin
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Original text here: https://www.fhlb.com/library/bulletins/2025/nearly-8-7-million-awarded-through-the-fortified-f
FHLB Dallas Grants $8.7M for Storm-Resistant Public Housing Roofs
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 12 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release:
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FHLB Dallas Grants $8.7M for Storm-Resistant Public Housing Roofs
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DALLAS, TEXAS, November 10, 2025The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has announced $8.7 million in grants to public housing authorities (PHAs) for the installation of storm-resistant roofs on affordable rental properties. This major investment, through the inaugural FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Rental Program, is designed to help communities better withstand the
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DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 12 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release:
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FHLB Dallas Grants $8.7M for Storm-Resistant Public Housing Roofs
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DALLAS, TEXAS, November 10, 2025The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has announced $8.7 million in grants to public housing authorities (PHAs) for the installation of storm-resistant roofs on affordable rental properties. This major investment, through the inaugural FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Rental Program, is designed to help communities better withstand theimpact of severe weather.
Grants of up to $1 million each are designed to bolster the resilience and safety of homes impacted by severe weather conditions.
The awards were made through six FHLB Dallas member institutions to 10 housing authorities across four states:
Arkansas
Member: Simmons Bank
Grantee: Conway Housing Authority
Grant: $518,037.24 for 91 rental units Member: Simmons Bank
Grantee: Magnolia Housing Authority
Grant: $1,000,000 for 180 rental units
Member: Hope Federal Credit Union
Grantee: Little River Housing Authority
Grant: $1,000,000 for 148 rental units Member: Simmons Bank
Grantee: Metropolitan Housing Authority
Grant: $1,000,000 for 224 rental units
Louisiana
Member: Red River Bank
Grantee: Alexandria Housing Authority
Grant: $952,050 for 224 rental units Member: Home Bank
Grantee: Housing Authority of New Orleans
Grant: $1,000,000 for 465 rental units
Member: Red River Bank
Grantee: Housing Authority of the City of Shreveport
Grant: $190,992 for 17 rental units
Mississippi
Member: Hope Federal Credit Union
Grantee: Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VIII
Grant: $1,000,000 for 152 rental units
Texas
Member: Texas Regional Bank
Grantee: Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville
Grant: $1,000,000 for 184 rental units Member: Woodforest National Bank
Grantee: Housing Authority of San Antonio
Grant: $1,000,000 for 499 rental units
FHLB Dallas awarded $10 million earlier this year through a program geared toward homeownersthe FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Fund.
FORTIFIED roofs meet rigorous standards set by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), going beyond typical building codes to protect against high winds, hail and thunderstormsthreats that have become increasingly common in FHLB Dallas' region.
"We're committed to making affordable housing stronger and safer for families facing tough weather," said Greg Hettrick, senior vice president and director of Community Investment at FHLB Dallas. "This initiative not only protects residents but also helps preserve the long-term affordability and safety of public housing across our District."
The program is open to FHLB Dallas member institutions, which apply for grants on behalf of PHAs.
For more information on the FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Fund Rental program, visit fhlb.com.
About the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas is one of 11 district banks in the FHLBank System created by Congress in 1932. FHLB Dallas, with total assets of $112.2 billion as of September 30, 2025, is a member-owned cooperative that supports housing and community development by providing competitively priced loans and other credit products to approximately 800 members and associated institutions in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas. For more information, visit fhlb.com.
Contact Information:
Corporate Communications
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
fhlb.com
214.441.8445
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Original text here: https://www.fhlb.com/library/press-releases/2025/fhlb-dallas-grants-8-7m-for-storm-resistant-public
Chile to Strengthen Sustainability in Construction Sector With IDB Support
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release:
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Chile to Strengthen Sustainability in Construction Sector with IDB Support
The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $30 million loan to strengthen Chile's construction sector, promoting its growth, productivity, and sustainability through the implementation of industrialized methods based on the use of wood.
The "Sustainable Construction Support Program" is the fourth under the Conditional Credit Line for Investment Projects (CCLIP), aimed at
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release:
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Chile to Strengthen Sustainability in Construction Sector with IDB Support
The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $30 million loan to strengthen Chile's construction sector, promoting its growth, productivity, and sustainability through the implementation of industrialized methods based on the use of wood.
The "Sustainable Construction Support Program" is the fourth under the Conditional Credit Line for Investment Projects (CCLIP), aimed atboosting productivity and sustainable development in Chile and originally approved in 2022. The program will be executed by the Production Development Corporation (CORFO).
The initiative is designed to benefit companies in the wood construction value chain, as well as training institutions, research centers, and financial entities across at least seven regions of the country: Valparaiso, O'Higgins, Maule, Nuble, Biobio, Araucania, Los Rios, and Los Lagos.
The program aims to improve the sector's efficiency and inclusiveness. It will focus on enhancing access to financing for companies in the wood construction value chain through public guarantees that support key investments, helping to mitigate information asymmetries and perceived risks within the financial sector. Special attention will be given to women-led businesses and those with diverse workforces.
The plan also seeks to improve operational efficiency by strengthening the sector's ecosystem through the provision of complementary public goods such as technical standards, digital tools, gender-focused training, and support for innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology adoption.
The loan, under the specific investment modality, has a repayment term of 23.5 years, a grace period of seven years, and an interest rate based on SOFR.
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About the IDB
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), a member of the IDB Group, is devoted to improving lives across Latin America and the Caribbean. Founded in 1959, the Bank works with the region's public sector to design and enable impactful, innovative solutions for sustainable and inclusive development. Leveraging financing, technical expertise, and knowledge, it promotes growth and well-being in 26 countries. Visit our website:
https://www.iadb.org/en.
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Original text here: https://www.iadb.org/en/news/chile-strengthen-sustainability-construction-sector-idb-support
Amazon Countries Launch $1 Billion Facility for Resilient Infrastructure and Cities Under IDB Group's Amazonia Forever Program
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2025:
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Amazon Countries Launch $1 Billion Facility for Resilient Infrastructure and Cities under IDB Group's Amazonia Forever Program
BELEM, Brazil -- Amazon countries - Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname - today launched the Amazonia Forever Facility for Cities and Resilient Infrastructure, a regional alliance that seeks to mobilize more than $1 billion to accelerate investments in water security, clean energy, and resilient urban infrastructure, with a multisectoral
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2025:
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Amazon Countries Launch $1 Billion Facility for Resilient Infrastructure and Cities under IDB Group's Amazonia Forever Program
BELEM, Brazil -- Amazon countries - Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname - today launched the Amazonia Forever Facility for Cities and Resilient Infrastructure, a regional alliance that seeks to mobilize more than $1 billion to accelerate investments in water security, clean energy, and resilient urban infrastructure, with a multisectoraland territorial approach.
The initiative, led by the Amazonia Network of Ministers of Finance and Planning, was formalized through a joint declaration signed by member states. It is supported by the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group), within the framework of its flagship Amazonia Forever program, and is backed by multilateral climate funds, bilateral donors, and local leaders.
The new facility will leverage innovative financial mechanisms - including blended financing, performance-based concessionality schemes, mechanisms for mitigating exchange-rate risk, and credit-substitution guarantees - while providing technical assistance for infrastructure projects in urban and peri-urban areas.
Brazil's Planning and Budget Minister Simone Tebet formalized the launch at COP30 in her capacity as chair of the Amazonia Network of Ministers of Finance and Planning.
"This important tool will enable us to take action not only on forest and water resources, but also on urban challenges, since cities are home to the vast majority of the Amazonian population. In this way, we are strategically complementing efforts on these two fronts of the region's environmental challenges," she said.
"This facility is a practical example of what Amazonia Forever is all about; providing people with livelihoods and jobs in the region's cities is the best way to preserve the forest," said IDB Group President Ilan Goldfajn. "And building resilient infrastructure helps protect around 60 million people who call the Amazon home."
More than 70% of the population of the Amazon region, or Amazonia, lives in cities and peri-urban areas, which face gaps in water, sanitation, adequate solid-waste management, energy, mobility, and risk management for extreme events. Addressing these challenges is essential not only for improving people's quality of life, but also to protect forests, according to a recent IDB study prepared by more than 60 experts.
The Amazonia Forever Facility comes with new support from international partners to promote climate-resilient infrastructure, clean energy, connectivity, and sustainable urbanization in the Amazon region. Among them:
* Denmark, Norway, and Sweden committed to work toward signing a guarantee which will enable the IDB to increase its lending capacity for clean-energy projects within the Amazonia Forever and America en el Centro programs by $800 million.
* The IDB's Water Security and Climate Resilience Program in Amazonia, in partnership with the Green Climate Fund (GCF), will deploy $162 million in concessional financing, technical assistance, and pre-investment resources for resilient infrastructure projects in drinking water, sanitation, drainage, and solid-waste management, as well as improvements to early-warning systems and strengthened cross-border cooperation.
* The Clean Energy Access Accelerator in the Amazon, supported by the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), will provide $215 million in concessional resources and grants to expand universal access to clean energy and clean cooking solutions, and promote the adoption of emerging technologies.
* The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) contributed 6 million euros to the IDB's Spanish Cooperation Fund for Water and Sanitation in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a focus on the Amazon.
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The IDB Group at COP30
The IDB Group is hosting more than 80 events at COP30 to showcase solutions for closing gaps in financing for resilient development through partnerships, innovation, and a focus on measurable impact in Latin America and the Caribbean. Journalists on site are invited to visit our venues, with no registration required: IDB Group Pavilion in the Blue Zone, IDB Group in the Green Zone, and the AMAZONIA SEMPRE Station at the Goeldi Museum. Follow our COP30 page for all news and event schedules.
At COP30, the IDB Group is acting as a bridge - connecting governments and investors, the public and private sectors, people and communities - to mobilize at least $6 billion in announcements to help close gaps in financing for resilient development and support national priorities.
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About Amazonia Forever
Amazonia Forever is the IDB Group's regional coordination program that aims to protect biodiversity and accelerate sustainable development through three lines of action: expanding innovative financing, boosting knowledge exchange, and facilitating regional coordination among the eight countries that the Amazon encompasses. During COP30, it will host the AMAZONIA SEMPRE Station at the Goeldi Museum from November 8 to 21. See the full program here: www.bit.ly/COP30AMAZONIASEMPRE.
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About the IDB Group
The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) is the leading source of financing and knowledge for improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. It comprises the IDB, which works with the region's public sector and enables the private sector; IDB Invest, which directly supports private companies and projects; and IDB Lab, which spurs entrepreneurial innovation.
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Original text here: https://www.iadb.org/en/news/amazon-countries-launch-1-billion-facility-resilient-infrastructure-and-cities-under-idb-groups
Academies of Medicine Launch Global Coalition to Advance Climate-Health Action; Supports Brazil's Belem Health Action Plan at COP30
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news:
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Academies of Medicine Launch Global Coalition to Advance Climate-Health Action; Supports Brazil's Belem Health Action Plan at COP30
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National academies of medicine and medical divisions within academies of sciences from around the world today announced the Global Coalition of Academies of Medicine on Climate and Health (the Coalition), a new collaboration to strengthen the scientific foundation for responses to climate-related health risks. The Coalition supports the Belem Health Action Plan (BHAP)Brazil's
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news:
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Academies of Medicine Launch Global Coalition to Advance Climate-Health Action; Supports Brazil's Belem Health Action Plan at COP30
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National academies of medicine and medical divisions within academies of sciences from around the world today announced the Global Coalition of Academies of Medicine on Climate and Health (the Coalition), a new collaboration to strengthen the scientific foundation for responses to climate-related health risks. The Coalition supports the Belem Health Action Plan (BHAP)Brazil'sframework released at COP30 to integrate health across climate adaptation and mitigation and will work together to provide independent expertise, foster knowledge exchange, facilitate implementation tools and take collective action.
Climate change is shaping health risks through more frequent extreme heat and weather events, degraded air quality, shifting infectious disease patterns, and growing pressures on food, water, and mental health. Framing the Coalition's purpose, Victor J. Dzau, president of the US National Academy of Medicine and founder of the Coalition, noted that, "Health must be at the center of all climate action. This Coalition brings the scientific authority and independence of national academies to help countries translate evidence into actions and policies that protect people's health today while building resilient, low-carbon health systems for tomorrow."
At COP30 in Belem, Coalition members jointly issued a statement of support for BHAP's priorities that was read at a plenary session on Heath Day. Eliete Bouskela, president of the Academia Nacional de Medicina (Brazil) and co-founder, underscored the opportunity for practical, equitable solutions, saying, "With the Belem Health Action Plan, our academies will work together to implement this framework, support decision-makers, and scale innovations that improve health and advance climate justice."
Areas of collaboration aligned with BHAP
The Coalition's initial activities align with BHAP's three priority action lines and are designed to advance evidence and capacity:
* Surveillance and Monitoring: Support methods and data sharing to strengthen early-warning systems and climate-health risk assessment
* Evidence and Capacity: Facilitate synthesis of the best available science for decision-makers; contribute to workforce development and curricula on climate-health
* Innovation and Sustainable Production: Share approaches to modernize infrastructure, supply chains, and digital systems that can reduce emissions while improving resilience
The Coalition's statement reflected a shared, nonpartisan commitment to strengthening the scientific basis for climate-health action and to collaborating with governments, health systems, and communities on practical, context-specific solutions.
Initial Coalition Members / Signatories (as of November 13, 2025)
* Academia Boliviana de Medicina
* Academia de Ciencias Medicas, Fisicas y Naturales de Guatemala
* Academia Dominicana de Medicina
* Academia Ecuatoriana de Medicina
* Academia Nacional de Medicina de Colombia
* Academia Nacional de Medicina de Costa Rica
* Academia Nacional de Medicina de Mexico
* Academia Nacional de Medicina del Peru
* Academia Nacional de Medicina del Uruguay
* Academy of Medical Sciences (UK)
* Academy of Science of South Africa
* Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences
* Brazilian Academia Nacional de Medicina
* Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
* Chilean Academy of Medicine
* Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (TBC)
* Croatian Academy of Medical Sciences
* French Academy of Medicine (TBC)
* German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina
* Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPI)
* InterAcademy Partnership (IAP)
* National Academy of Medical Sciences (India)
* National Academy of Medicine (USA)
* National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST)
* Nigerian Academy of Science
* Portuguese National Academy of Medicine
* Real Academia Nacional de Medicina de Espana
* Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences
* Singapore Academy of Medicine (TBC)
* Te Aparangi The Royal Society of New Zealand
About the Global Coalition of Academies of Medicine on Climate and Health (the Coalition)
GCAMCH is a collaboration of national academies of medicine and medical divisions within academies of sciences dedicated to strengthening the evidence base, sharing best practices, and supporting practical tools for climate-health implementation and resilience. The Coalition supports the priorities of the Belem Health Action Plan through independent, nonpartisan, science-based collaboration.
About the National Academy of Medicine
The US National Academy of Sciences was founded in 1863 and established the Institute of Medicine in 1970 that became the National Academy of Medicine. The NAM is an independent organization of eminent professionals from diverse fields including health and medicine; the natural, social, and behavioral sciences; and beyond. It serves alongside the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering as an adviser to the nation and the international community. Through its domestic and global initiatives, the NAM works to address critical issues in health, medicine, and related policy and inspire positive action across sectors. The NAM collaborates closely with its peer academies and other divisions within the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
About the Academia Nacional de Medicina (Brazil)
Founded on June 30, 1829, the Academia Nacional de Medicina (ANM) advances medical science, education, and public health in Brazil and convenes independent expertise to inform policy and practice.
Media Contacts
Dana Korsen, Director of Media Relations
National Academy of Medicine (USA) dkorsen@nas.edu * 202-334-2843
Magda Pinheiro
Academia Nacional de Medicina (Brazil) secretariageral@anm.org.br * +55-21-3970-815 or +55-21-98010-3106
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Original text here: https://nam.edu/news-and-insights/academies-of-medicine-launch-global-coalition-to-advance-climate-health-action-supports-brazils-belem-health-action-plan-at-cop30/
