Brazil and the EIB

Brazil is the largest recipient of EIB finance in Latin America. Our financing supports Brazil’s efforts towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and climate neutrality, with an emphasis on climate change mitigation, social and economic infrastructure, such as water and sanitation and local private sector development.

In Brazil, we have focused on:

Climate action and energy

We have supported multiple wide-ranging climate action projects in Brazil including:

Building of wind parks, solar facilities and onshore wind turbines in northeast Brazil.
Financing the installation of photovoltaic panels on homes, small and medium-sized businesses and rural properties.
Scaling up renewable energy infrastructure, renewable energy generation and power distribution projects.
Installation of solar panels, small-scale hydropower and other renewable sources.
Improving water supply, sanitation coverage and treatment of drinkable water and wastewater.

Urban development

To promote sustainable urban development and improve people’s daily lives, we have made significant investments towards reliable water infrastructure, new cycle lanes, well-lit public parks, street lighting and the development of green spaces in Brazil.

Private sector development

We have supported micro-enterprises, particularly the most vulnerable and very low-income borrowers, as well as female-led businesses in the country. We have also provided financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises which were impacted by COVID-19 in Brazil.

At a glance

The EIB provides finance and expertise for sound and sustainable investment projects in Brazil.

EIB activity in Brazil by sector

(since start of operations)

EIB stories in Brazil

Individual stories speak far louder than figures and charts. Discover how our work improves quality of life in Brazil and beyond.

30 March 2023 Andreia Nuno

Fairness in the favelas

To halt illegal connections, Eletropaulo puts people in São Paulo’s favelas on its regular grid, promoting social inclusion, gender equality and social energy tariff

Infrastructure Climate Climate action Brazil Asia and Latin America Climate action and environment Energy Diversity and gender
22 September 2022 Andreia Nuno

Brazil’s new top teams

In Brazil microcredit loans for women improve financial inclusion and reduce poverty, often through innovative lending to teams of female entrepreneurs

Banking Brazil Asia and Latin America Microfinance Balanced regional development SMEs Diversity and gender
13 June 2022 Andreia Nuno

Electrifying opportunities for women

The power company Neoenergia opens Brazilian electrician school for women to promote social inclusion

Electricity Brazil Asia and Latin America Education and training Energy Diversity and gender
19 May 2022

FELICITY: accelerating investments for low-carbon cities

FELICITY in one word - partners from our supported cities, government focal points, national development banks, GIZ projects and our joint EIB-GIZ team explain in one word what FELICITY means to them.

Partnerships Brazil Ecuador Mexico Indonesia Asia and Latin America Urban development Development Climate action and environment
19 April 2022 Dawid A. Fusiek

A drive to develop

In developing countries transport drives economic growth and social inclusion. Here’s how transport projects help people live better lives around the world—and fight the emissions that fuel climate change

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9 November 2021

Supporting communities improve their living conditions and adapt to climate change in Brazil

Increased droughts mean less water for more people in cities, as people move in from the surrounding countryside. Sustainable urban development is a key part of the EUs Green Deal. The EU bank , with support from the EUs Latin America Investment Facility, are working with Fonplata to support sustainable water infrastructure and help So Gonalo do Amarante in Brazil adapt to the challenges of climate change.

Brazil Asia and Latin America Development Climate action and environment
9 November 2021

Building safer and greener neighbourhoods in Brazil

With more heatwaves due to climate change, access to water, green spaces and reduced traffic are now more essential than ever for urban living. The European Investment Bank and Fonplata, with funds from the EU’s Latin America Investment Facility, are supporting water infrastructure, new cycle lanes, and well-lit public parks and leisure areas to make life in São Gonçalo do Amarante in Brazil more enjoyable for people living there.

Brazil Asia and Latin America Development Climate action and environment
9 November 2021

Supporting sustainable development in Corumbá

What do you like most about life in Corumbá? The EU’s Latin America Investment Facility and the European Investment Bank, are partnering with Fonplata to support sustainable development in cities in Brazil, so they can adapt to the challenges brought by climate change and offer a great environment for people to live in.

Brazil Asia and Latin America Development Climate action and environment
9 November 2021

Making Corumbá more resilient to droughts and flooding caused by climate change

When Benedito first came to live in Corumb, flooding in the rainy season and dust in the dry season made daily life difficult. Now, with support from Fonplata, the European Investment Bank, and the EUs Latin America Investment Facility, Corumb is becoming more resilient to the droughts and flooding caused by climate change.

Brazil Asia and Latin America Development Climate action and environment
9 November 2021

Helping São Gonçalo do Amarante in Brazil adapt to the challenges of climate change

São Gonçalo do Amarante is becoming a green town, with new parks, cycle lanes and a reliable drinking water system. Sustainable urban development is a key part of the EU’s Green Deal. The European Investment Bank, with support from the EU’s Latin America Investment Facility, are working with Fonplata to help São Gonçalo do Amarante in Brazil adapt to the challenges of climate change.

Brazil Asia and Latin America Development Climate action and environment

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