Awa
The leadership of quilombola communities in the conservation and development of their territory.
The Awa Project places quilombola communities at the forefront of territorial management
and environmental conservation, addressing the challenges of deforestation and illegal activities. The initiative strengthens local governance by training community leaders and employs advanced technology, such as the CarbonEye system, to monitor and protect the area. In addition to promoting economic diversification and the inclusion of sustainable value chains—such as nut harvesting and handicrafts, the project encourages responsible land-use practices and environmental restoration, generating a positive impact on both the environment and the local community.
Our projects generate positive impact
740
Families directly benefited by the project
66.4
Thousand hectares of native forest preserved
503,000
tCO₂ avoided annually
830
Mapped fauna species, including 52 endangered
690
Mapped flora species, including 14 endangered
Impact Strategy
Community
- Development of a Life Plan to improve education, infrastructure, and cultural initiatives
- Strengthening of sustainable agro-extractive practices through training, equipment acquisition, and certification
- Community entrepreneurship initiatives focused on youth and women
Climate
- Recognition and demarcation of quilombola territorial boundaries
- Training of mixed-gender groups for on-the-ground monitoring
- Remote monitoring using CarbonEye technology, developed by Carbonext
Biodiversity
- Fauna and flora inventories for the identification and conservation of endangered species
- Participatory monitoring with training in wildlife identification and recording
- Training in sustainable subsistence hunting and fishing practices