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.

NEW PUBLICATION: FINANCING AND COP30

Public Banks and COP30.

NEW DISCUSSION PAPER AVAILABLE

Endogenous cycle and the climate crisis

EVENT AT UFRJ, MAY 22-23, 2025

Colloquium on Just and Sustainable Finance

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.

Strategic Partnerships

Foster partnerships among universities, regulatory agencies, public, multilateral, and private banks to strengthen the sustainable finance ecosystem.

Policy and Regulation

Support the formulation and implementation of public policies and regulatory frameworks that promote financing for the sustainable transition.

Applied Research

Develop studies, metrics, and analyses that link financial instruments to sustainable development goals, energy transition, and climate justice.

Education and Capacity Building

Offer courses, workshops and training programs for academics, government officials, financial professionals and community members.

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.

News

New Publication: Financing and COP30

Financing and COP 30Public Banks and COP30Fernanda Feil and Carmem Feijó wrote an op-ed about public banks and COP30 at GGN. They explain that, more than the volume of resources, what is at stake is the structure of the financial system that can make or break the green transition possible.Access...

Event: Speakers at the Colloquium on Just and Sustainable Finance

Colloquium on Just and Sustainable Finance at Federal University of Rio de JaneiroColóquio Financiamento Justo e SustentávelSpeakers / Palestrantes - Laura Carvalho (Open Society Foundations)- Elias Jabbour (Instituto Pereira Passos)- Elton Teixeira (Sec. Economia Solidária de Niterói)- Danilo...

Event: Colloquium on Just and Sustainable Finance

Colloquium on Just and Sustainable Finance at Federal University of Rio de JaneiroColóquio Financiamento Justo e SustentávelSpeakers / Palestrantes - Laura Carvalho (Open Society Foundations)- Elias Jabbour (Instituto Pereira Passos)- Elton Teixeira (Sec. Economia Solidária de Niterói)- Danilo...

Discussion Paper: Endogenous cycle and the climate crisis: Minsky’s contribution to a sustainable development convention

Endogenous cycle and the climate crisis: Minsky’s contribution to  a sustainable development conventionCiclo endógeno e crise climática: A contribuição de Minsky para uma convenção de desenvolvimento sustentávelCarmem Feijó Fernanda Feil Anderson Cavalcanti June 2025 | DP 01/2025 PT See...

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