Webinar – New Economy for Brazil: Paths to Build Back Better

WRI Brasil and the New Climate Economy initiative, alongside prominent representatives from government and business, held a webinar examining the path Brazil needs to follow to achieve the benefits of a new economy and build a more resilient, prosperous and fair society. The webinar discussed the results of a new study by WRI Brasil and New Climate Economy — A New Economy for a New Era: Elements for Building a More Efficient and Resilient Economy in Brazil. The study shows that by opting for a low-carbon recovery, Brazil can add $535 billion to Brazil’s GDP by 2030 compared with business-as-usual, and create 2 million additional new jobs. This new economy can be achieved by prioritizing low-carbon, integrated infrastructure; promoting industrial innovation through green investments; and implementing deforestation-free, high productivity agriculture.