Created by Plataforma CIPÓ, the Institute for Climate and Society (iCS), and the Brazil Climate Center (CBC), the Bank was conceived as a tool to give international visibility to Brazilian local policies and to foster cooperation among subnational governments in the search for climate solutions.
Subnational governments are on the front lines of climate action. According to the report Subnational Governments at the Forefront of Climate Action by the Network of Regional Governments for Sustainable Development (nrg4SD), published on the UNFCCC platform, around 70% of adaptation actions and 50% of mitigation measures needed to tackle the climate crisis are or will be implemented at the subnational or local level.
On the eve of COP30, Brazilian states and municipalities are intensifying their efforts and multiplying initiatives that point to concrete paths for a just and inclusive ecological transition. Bringing together 55 best practices implemented across all states, the Subnational Climate Solutions Bank presents innovative actions that reduce emissions, strengthen adaptation, and promote sustainable development in local territories.
The Bank’s initiatives are organized according to the six thematic pillars of the COP30 Action Agenda, which structures global collaboration between governments, civil society, and the private sector to accelerate climate solutions in key areas such as energy, forests, agriculture, cities, and social inclusion.
These pillars are:
– Energy, Industry, and Transport
– Forests, Oceans, and Biodiversity
– Agriculture and Food Systems
– Cities, Infrastructure, and Water
– Human and Social Development
The platform allows the public to explore the solutions by state, thematic area, or type of action, making it easier to access experiences that are transforming the local climate landscape and inspiring new public policies across the country.
O The Bank seeks to strengthen the role of subnational governments in implementing climate policies aligned with national NDC targets while amplifying the international visibility of solutions developed across Brazilian territories.
“We are living through an unprecedented climate emergency, and there is no time to waste. In this scenario, accelerating climate action is imperative,” says Mariana Rondon, Program Director at Plataforma CIPÓ. “The exchange of experiences between subnational governments allows for replicating and scaling up already tested policies, preventing each territory from having to design solutions from scratch. This exchange accelerates the implementation of effective actions while fostering learning from successful initiatives and lessons learned in different contexts,” she explains.
“Since 2019, the CBC has been working with the states. After six years of effort, we can say, based on results, that our initiatives have been successful. We are thrilled with the creation of the Solutions Bank, which highlights the progress made by states in implementing their climate strategies and positions Brazil as a climate powerhouse,” emphasizes Guilherme Syrkis, Executive Director of the Brazil Climate Center.
“The Solutions Bank is essential because it brings together information about the solutions implemented by the states and complements the CBC’s State Climate Policy Yearbook, a partnership with iCS, which provides data and indicators on state-level climate policies. These are key tools for decision-makers, public managers, funders, and international institutions interested in Brazil, contributing to more balanced policy implementation across states,” adds Syrkis.
Walter De Simoni, Manager of Climate Policy, Institutions, and Law at iCS, underscores the importance of climate federalism in implementing this agenda in Brazil: “The Solutions Bank highlights the crucial role of states in implementing climate solutions, their potential for scaling up and replication in other regions. It also emphasizes the importance of projects, planning, governance, and financing within a more comprehensive vision of what is needed for implementation.”
