Brazil is preparing to launch a provisional carbon market authority ahead of COP30, positioning itself as a global leader in climate governance. This development highlights the growing importance of experts who can connect sustainability, finance, and regulation, including two prominent Brazilian leaders, Sandra Aparecida de Oliveira Lima and Bell Ivanesciuc.
Sandra Lima, with more than 30 years of experience in corporate finance and strategic management, has helped guide major Brazilian industrial groups through mergers, international financing, and large-scale reforestation projects. Her work established early ESG practices in the Amazon region and mobilized significant funding for sustainable development. Recognized with national and international awards, she continues expanding her expertise through graduate studies in the United States.
Attorney Bell Ivanesciuc brings 22 years of experience in international, tax, and environmental law. She led major corporate restructurings, developed innovative tax solutions, and secured important environmental certifications such as FSC and ISO 14001. Her work protected over 545,000 hectares of forest and delivered substantial financial gains for the companies she advised. Now based in the U.S., she focuses on bridging Brazilian and American sustainability practices.
Together, these leaders exemplify how Brazil is shaping global sustainability, finance, and environmental law.