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From the Amazon to the World: Forging Global Climate Solutions – Benjamin Bollmann

Apr 24, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Benjamin Bollmann, CEO of Swissnex Brazil, dives into Brazil's rising influence in global climate initiatives, especially with COP30 looming in the Amazon. He shares insights on how Swissnex fosters international cooperation to merge scientific research and local knowledge. The conversation covers Brazil's potential in green energy and bio-economy, as well as comparisons between the innovation ecosystems of São Paulo, Boston, and Silicon Valley, highlighting their unique contributions to sustainability.
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INSIGHT

Brazil's Moment On The Global Stage

  • Brazil is on the world stage with G20, BRICS and COP30 in the Amazon, offering a unique moment to shape global climate action.
  • Swissnex seeks to leverage this momentum to strengthen Brazil-Switzerland collaboration on sustainability and climate solutions.
ANECDOTE

Swiss Legacy At The Goeldi Museum

  • Swissnex will be present at the Goeldi Museum complex in Belém during COP30, rooted in a Swiss naturalist's legacy in the Amazon.
  • The plan includes long-term renovations to create a center linking scientific and indigenous knowledge about the Amazon.
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NextBio Amazonia: Linking Research And Local Needs

  • Swissnex's NextBio Amazonia program connects Swiss and Brazilian researchers and startups to work on the Amazon's bioeconomy challenges.
  • The program focuses on forest-based products and supply-chain solutions requested by local producers.
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