In recent weeks, the Black Jaguar Foundation took part in a series of important meetings that could open new opportunities and partnerships for the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor.
We connected with various institutions and agencies, such as BID and ICMBio, where we presented our project and discussed potential partnerships in conservation units. This was a valuable opportunity to showcase our initiatives and seek the necessary accreditation to participate in calls for proposals aimed at recovering degraded areas.
The following day, we met with the Ministry of the Environment, where Secretary of Biodiversity Rita Mesquita presented a call for proposals for recovering areas in the Cerrado. The synergies between our projects were evident, reinforcing the relevance of our work.
On Wednesday, we met with the Dutch ambassador, who expressed interest in our project, and later gathered with the president of IBAMA, where we showcased our project and identified avenues for collaboration. These interactions are crucial for strengthening our network and ensuring the support necessary for executing our activities.
Black Jaguar Foundation participates in Joint Mission for Restoration Funding
The following week, we were invited to participate in the Joint Mission for Restoration Funding. The event aimed to establish a model for financing restoration in the Araguaia region, with CIF providing a loan with BNDES as the intermediary.
During the meeting, we had the opportunity to connect with the stakeholders and beneficiaries of the initiative, as well as engage with members of the Tocantins government, the Ministry of the Environment, BID, the World Bank, and the Brazilian Forest Service, all of whom showed interest in learning more about our project on-site.
Additionally, the Black Jaguar Foundation’s presence at the meeting provided a more realistic perspective on the ecological restoration conducted alongside rural property owners. No wonder, on the second day of the meeting, we were invited to present our project and share insights into the challenges and opportunities of this activity in the Araguaia region.
We are optimistic about the prospects these meetings and events are bringing, as we know that with the right support and collaboration from different sectors, we can achieve our restoration and conservation goals.
