Mauricio de Moura Costa

Mauricio de Moura Costa is a prominent Brazilian environmental economist and co-founder of BVRio, known for his expertise in sustainable finance and environmental law. He holds a doctorate in economic law from the University of Paris and has been instrumental in developing innovative financing mechanisms aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural practices, particularly in the Cerrado region of Brazil. His recent work includes the creation of the Responsible Commodities Facility (RCF), which encourages soybean producers to avoid deforestation through financial incentives. This initiative addresses the pressing issue of legal deforestation in the Cerrado, aiming to balance agricultural expansion with conservation efforts.