Insper Agro Global brings the debate on sustainable tropical agriculture to COP30.

Insper Agro Global actively participated in COP30 — which takes place in Belém until November 21st — through its researchers. The Center Coordinator, Marcos Jank, and researcher Gabriela Mota da Cruz acted as speakers at various events organized by entities, governments, and companies in the different zones of the climate conference — BlueZone, GreenZone, and AgriZone — bringing the debate on sustainable tropical agriculture to the center of global climate discussions.

Marcos Jank, coordinator of Insper Agro Global, participated in high-level panels that addressed topics ranging from financial instruments for the transition in the tropics to low-carbon solutions for strengthening food security. One of the highlights was his presence on the panel organized by CEBRI (Brazilian Center for International Relations), which discussed how global sustainability metrics can better represent the specificities of tropical agriculture, promoting climate justice and reducing inequalities.

Jank also participated in the meeting promoted by CNA/SENAR on financial mechanisms for the transition in the tropics and attended a breakfast meeting of RIAC (Agriculture and Climate Intelligence Network), which brought together representatives from research centers and institutions in the Global South. During the event, RIAC delivered studies carried out with the support of Insper Agro Global to the presidency of COP30, represented by André Corrêa do Lago, reinforcing the strategic role of regenerative agriculture in global climate policies.

RIAC's work is structured around three complementary axes. The first focuses on high-level scientific production, with data-driven studies that deepen knowledge about the effectiveness of tropical agriculture. The second concentrates on public policies and institutional influence, positioning Brazil as a protagonist in agriculture as a climate solution. The third is geared towards field practices and technological innovation, demonstrating the viability of a regenerative, productive, and sustainable tropical agriculture that combines production, technology, and resilience.

Researcher Gabriela Mota da Cruz participated in two events that addressed different dimensions of sustainable agriculture. In the panel “Building climate-resilient animal health systems: protecting animals, people and their livelihoods”—held in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOH)—Gabriela presented an analysis connecting the past, present, and future of livestock farming. She highlighted emblematic cases, such as the “China-Beef” sanitary protocol, which led to sustainable intensification with a significant reduction in emissions, and warned of the growing risks related to climate change, such as the increased incidence of diseases linked to warmer temperatures.

Gabriela also presented recommendations to address these challenges, such as strengthening sanitary surveillance and biosecurity, expanding systems like Integrated Crop-Livestock-Forestry (ICLF) and recovering degraded pastures—practices that increase productivity, improve the microclimate, and contribute to water cycling and carbon capture. In the area of ​​financing, she pointed out limitations of public programs such as the ABC Plan and RenovAgro, due to the country's fiscal challenges, and advocated the use of blended finance—a combination of public and private capital—to expand investments in sustainable practices, citing the EcoInvest program as an example.

In the RIAC panel, “The role of regenerative tropical agriculture for the climate agenda,” the network's role in consolidating this theme in global climate discussions was discussed. Participating institutions presented their research agendas in development and highlighted the progress of scientific collaboration, as well as RIAC's 2025 objectives. Gabriela represented Insper Agro Global in the debate—held at Agrizone—and reinforced the importance of data reflecting the reality of tropical agriculture, an indispensable element for guiding policies and investments. The dialogue, moderated by Daniel Parreiras (FDC), also included the participation of experts such as Ludmila Rattis (FDC/IPAM), Talita Pinto (FGV Agro), Rodrigo Lima (Agroicone), and Eduardo Bastos (Instituto Equilíbrio).