Discussing solutions for the planet in the city of Manaus

The Brazilian city of Manaus is now hosting IDB Invest’s Sustainability Week 2024, which is a global platform for sustainable business.

The hybrid meeting brings together more than 800 global leaders in person in Manaus and more than 10,000 participants virtually.

In addition to inspiring action and facilitating knowledge exchange, the event seeks to unite global and regional leaders in co-creating viable solutions for the Amazon, the region, and the planet.

This global platform, which got underway this morning, has the potential to contribute to solving critical global challenges such as food insecurity, the energy transition, and environmental services.

Convened by IDB Invest, the private sector arm of the IDB Group, the Manaus meeting from June 11-13 is a unique opportunity to unleash the power of collaboration and exponentially increase the impact on development.

Topics for discussion

During the three days of the meeting attendees will discuss topics of impact investment, climate change, Amazon, inclusion, and bioeconomy, highlighting the commitment of the IDB Group, its partners, stakeholders, clients, and investors to co-create impact in Latin America and the Caribbean and the role of the private sector as a driver of sustainable growth.

Latin America and the Caribbean face significant challenges, such as climate change, poverty, and inequality.

IDB Invest’s Sustainability Week 2024 is more than a call to action. It is an invitation to shape the future with tangible and coordinated steps towards business models based on sustainability.

CEO of IDB Invest, James Scriven declared during his opening speech, “If we want to solve the most pressing problems within and outside the Amazon region, we must think locally, act globally, and do things differently. That’s why, during this Sustainability Week, we are starting this movement to scale impact. We have brought together people who take action, experts, and impact creators to generate solutions and advance one of the most urgent challenges of our time.”

Ilan Goldfajn, IDB president; James Scriven, General Manager of IDB Invest; Luiz Gabriel Azevedo, General Director of IDB Invest; Strategy and Tatiana Schor, Head of the Amazon Unit, are attending the meeting.

Also present will be prominent business leaders such as Luiza Trajano, Chairwoman of the Board Magazine Luiza; Rosario Bazán, CEO of the Peruvian agro-industry Danper; Isabella da Costa Mendes, founding partner and co-CEO of the emerging markets structured finance company ImpactA Global; Eblein Frangie, CEO of the Surinamese bank Finabank; Constanza Gorleri, General Director of Sustainability of the Spanish Bank Galicia; and Acram Isper Jr, CEO of the Brazilian company Companhia Amazonense de Desenvolvimento e Mobilização de Ativos (CADA).

With more than 20 panels, dozens of alternate sessions, and many networking opportunities, the event is designed to facilitate the exchange of ideas, best practices, and success stories from various sectors and industries.