The Amazon is under pressure from deforestation, illegal mining, and unsustainable agriculture — but there is hope. Sustainable economies help protect forests by providing local communities with income from products like açaí, Brazil nuts, and cupuaçu without cutting down trees. Strengthening cooperatives, training producers, and building sustainable supply chains ensure that people can earn a living while the forest thrives.
The Floresta Ativa project invests in sustainable businesses, local cooperatives, and the Ecocentro de Sociobioeconomia in Santarém, creating opportunities for women, youth, and Indigenous and traditional communities. By supporting these initiatives, the project safeguards biodiversity, water resources, and climate stability.
Take the quiz to explore how a standing forest and a thriving economy go hand in hand in the Amazon.