Driving Nature-Based Actions
Our story began as Instituto de Reflorestamento Eden—working across Brazil we planted 12 million trees.
About us
We are a nonprofit organization fully committed to promoting ecological restoration for ARR projects and other vegetation recovery initiatives, with a special focus on building meaningful relationships with communities.
200+
families benefited from our projects
800+
hectares in active restoration
12+ million
trees planted
We go way beyond just planting trees; we establish forests alongside those most affected by the climate crisis. But these 12 million seeds or seedlings planted mean healthier soils, more resilient ecosystems, and sustainable opportunities for more people.
What does this mean?
What drives our actions
Uncontrolled deforestation from livestock, agriculture, and illegal logging threatens Brazil's ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.
Brazil is home to 15-20% of the world’s biodiversity, and we know we must protect this natural wealth.
+ 9.3 million
+ 3 million
hectares of forest lost in 2020 alone
Brazilians live below the poverty line
Where we are and what we are doing
We have experience working in the Cerrado, Caatinga, and Amazon Legal regions, in both coastal and terrestrial areas.
Tropical Forests
Restoration of degraded areas
Protection of thousands of endemic plant and animal species
Supporting local communities toward sustainable agriculture
Coastal Areas
Mangrove reforestation and restoration
Reducing erosion and stabilizing coastlines
Protecting habitats for a variety of marine and bird species
Cerrado
The Cerrado is the second largest biome in South America
We are recovering lands devastated by large agricultural farms and slash-and-burn practices
We are also preventing desertification in Brazil’s “water tank”
We hire local people to restore their own ecosystems
By hiring people from the local communities, we not only boost the regional economy but also value local labor.
This creates a culture of preservation that ensures sustainable development for future generations. So far, our projects in Maranhão, Goiás, and Piauí states have generated income for over 200 people.
Long term-impact
We are the only organization in Brazil working with blue carbon and restoring mangrove areas on a large scale. We currently have nearly 9,000 hectares available for culturally sensitive and highly beneficial projects for biodiversity, soil, and local value chains.
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Making a positive impact on people’s lives and the environment can be as simple as planting a tree. Donate or share our mission on your social media.
Individual Donors
Your company can achieve ESG goals while supporting projects that have the potential to change the lives of quilombola and Indigenous communities across Brazil.
Foundations
Foundations have the opportunity to collaborate philanthropically with an NGO that has solid experience in implementing organic ecological restoration projects.
Businesses
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