1、Prepared by the Climate Bonds Initiative Comparison study of Chinese and Brazilian Agriculture CriteriaHarmonising green standards in the agricultural sectorSupported by the Gordon and Betty Moore FoundationComparison study of Chinese and Brazilian Agriculture Criteria Climate Bonds Initiative 2The

2、purpose of this report is to cross reference agriculture standards and taxonomy requirements between China and Brazil,highlight best practice,and suggest policy and market measures to scale sustainable agriculture finance.China and Brazil are among the worlds top five producers and exporters of agri

3、cultural products with a significant portion of their population working in agriculture.1 The two countries have developed a robust collaborative relationship including strategic partnerships in agricultural trade,with Brazil being a major exporter of agricultural products to China.Agriculture contr

4、ibutes about 30%of greenhouse gases(GHG)emissions,which is one of the primary contributors,and remains highly vulnerable to climate-related risks.2 Given the economic importance of agriculture in both countries,China and Brazil have prioritised agriculture in the creation of policies to support sust

5、ainable development.1.Report summaryKey messages:1.The information presented in this report can inform the design of the Brazilian taxonomy,with particular emphasis on agriculture,elements of which could be modelled on the Chinese taxonomy.2.Simultaneously,it provides a foundation on which both Chin

6、a and Brazil could collaborate on a harmonised taxonomy for green agriculture in the future.This shared taxonomy would scale green financial flows between both markets and build a common understanding of the benefits of purchasing from sustainable production chains.3.Using the China-Brazil collabora