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Monitoring, Evaluation and Best Practices

Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies

Evidences

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Carbon credits

16/05/2025 Go to Evidence

More than $85 million in carbon credits have been mobilized in Costa Rica since 2021, highlighting the role of agriculture and bioenergy (Bolsa Nacional de Valores, 2023).

Bolsa Nacional de Valores, 2023

Bolsa Nacional de Valores. (2023). Reporte anual de transacciones en mercados ambientales. Costa Rica

Tag: Agriculture&Energy
Country: Costa Rica
Sector: Renewable energy
Area: Biofuels Bioeconomy
Instrument: Green, Social, or Sustainable Bonds
Beneficiary: Consumers Private enterprises Public institutions
Result: Reduced carbon intensity of agrifood systems

Bonds and bioeconomy

16/05/2025 Go to Evidence

1 billion was the value of Brazil's first sovereign bond dedicated to the bioeconomy, issued in 2022 (Ministry of Economy Brazil, 2023).

Ministerio de Economía Brasil, 2023

Ministerio de Economía Brasil. (2023). Reporte de emisión de títulos verdes soberanos 2022-2023.

Tag: Agriculture&Energy
Country: Brazil
Sector: Renewable energy
Area: Bioeconomy
Instrument: Green, Social, or Sustainable Bonds
Beneficiary: Private enterprises Public institutions
Result: Reduced carbon intensity of agrifood systems Impact: Energy transition