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.

CeFiS na COP 30

Área Azul, 11/Nov, 10h-11h: Governos Subnacionais e Financiamento

Área Azul, 11/Nov, 16h-18h: Avaliando Fundos Climáticos

Histórico das Finanças Sustentáveis

Publicação que abre a série de Relatórios de Pesquisa do CeFiS.

TAXONOMIAS SUSTENTÁVEIS: do Acordo de Paris à experiência brasileira

Nota Técnica de Política Pública

Resumo Publicado no O VALOR de 30/Out/2025

COP30 AND THE FINANCING CHALLENGE

An article by Krivochein, Feijó & Feil (in Portuguese)

THE DEVASTATION BILL – Brazil (PL da Devastação)

An article by Feil & Feijó (in Portuguese)

PUBLIC BANKS AND COP30

An article by Feil & Feijó (in Portuguese)

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

CeFiS na COP 30

CeFiS na COP 30Área Azul 11/Nov, 10h-11h: GOVERNOS SUBNACIONAIS E FINANCIAMENTO DA INFRAESTRUTURA RESILIENTE MODERAÇÃO: Fernando Amorim Teixeira (Centro de Finanças Sustentáveis/UFRJ-CeFiS).PARTICIPANTES: Daniel Miranda – Frente Nacional de Prefeitos; Eduardo Tadeu – Associação Brasileira de...

Histórico das Finanças Sustentáveis

Histórico das Finanças Sustentáveis -  introduçãoRelatório de Pesquisa - Feil, Feijó & HolandaEsse trabalho abre a série de Relatórios de Pesquisa do CeFiS, dedicada a aprofundar a pesquisa e o debate sobre finanças sustentáveis, com atenção especial aos países do Sul Global.Acesse o relatório...

CeFiS at the 18th Brazilian Keynesian Association

CeFiS at the 18th Seminar of the Brazilian Keynesian Association Curitiba, PR - Brazil, Sep 6, 2025 Directors of CeFiS discussed Sustainable Finance and COP 30, with an audience of scholars and post-grad students. See More:

COP30 and the Financing Challenge

COP30 and the Financing Challenge. An article by Krivochein, Feijó & Feil (in Portuguese). Conrado Krivochein, Carmem Feijó, and Fernanda Feil wrote a new op-ed (in Portuguese) about the challenge of financing a sustainable green transition as the main subject to be discussed in COP 30 at...

The Devastation Bill – Brazil (PL da Devastação)

The Devastation Bill – Brazil (PL da Devastação).An article by Feil & Feijó (in Portuguese).Fernanda Feil and Carmem Feijó wrote a new op-ed (in Portuguese) about the Devastation Bill at GGN. They explain what it is, why it concerns us, and what the vetoes (don’t) solve. At the heart of the...

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