# Brazil climate agenda and financing > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-climate-agenda-and-financing > Updated: 2026-10-03T08:01:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Discussions regarding Brazil’s climate agenda have focused on the roles of the private sector and the necessity of improved financing models. Former Environment Minister Izabella Teixeira suggested that the upcoming COP30 presents an opportunity for Brazilian companies to take a proactive role in global climate politics rather than maintaining a defensive posture. However, regional budget data shows that governors in the Legal Amazon have allocated an average of only 1.3% of their total budgets to climate-related expenses since 2023. In response to the need for a global climate transition, the Brazilian Climatech Forum (FBC) has presented 40 demands to presidential candidates to foster public policies for the climate technology sector. The FBC is advocating for new financing mechanisms, including higher risk tolerance for equity investments within Eco Invest Brasil and protections for climate funds against budget freezes. The forum also requested that the Fundo Clima allow for smaller operations to accommodate projects below the current R$ 20 million threshold. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-03: Brazilian Climatech Forum seeks new financing models The Brazilian Climatech Forum has presented 40 demands to presidential candidates, seeking new financing models and increased risk tolerance to support the climate technology sector. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-climatech-forum-seeks-new-financing-models ### 2026-10-02: Brazil climate agenda: Private sector leadership and regional budget gaps Experts urge Brazilian companies to lead in global climate politics via COP30, while data shows Amazonian governors allocate only 1.3% of budgets to climate agendas. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-climate-agenda-private-sector-leadership-and-regional-budget-gaps --- Cite as: Brazil climate agenda and financing. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-climate-agenda-and-financing