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The holiday season is here, and you can turn traditional gifts into meaningful actions for the planet! 

This Giving Tuesday (December 3rd) and Christmas, we invite you to support the Black Jaguar Foundation and transform your contribution into a gift that will last for years. With your donation, you’ll help restore the biodiversity of the Araguaia region by planting trees that positively impact our planet. 

As a token of gratitude, you’ll receive a personalized certificate in your name—or gift someone special a tree in their name. Give a gift with lasting meaning: help create a greener, happier future! 

How to donate and receive your gift certificate:

• Giving Tuesday: Make your donation by December 2nd and receive your certificate by December 3rd! 
• Christmas: Make your donation by December 18th and receive your certificate by December 20th! 

Email for requests: trees@black-jaguar.org 

What to include: Donation receipt or Pix confirmation and the name to be featured on the certificate.

Would you like to join us in realizing one of the longest biodiversity corridors on Earth? Become one of the First 600 to join our mission of hope and action HERE.

On November 13th, the Black Jaguar Foundation held a fundraising event at Hotel De L’Europe Amsterdam – where the two star + 1 green star Flore Restaurant set the stage for an impactful evening! The goal of the fundraising dinner in De L’Europe was to gather financial support for Black Jaguar Foundation and invite potential partners and donors to get to know our work as well as update existing partners. 

The event featured a dinner, with presentations and testimonials from those directly involved with the foundation’s projects. The ongoing dedication of some of our loyal partners to support our project of Hope and Action brings us closer to achieving our goals. At the same time we motivated other potential partners to become involved and make substantial support to our mission. 

During the dinner, all guests felt engaged, motivated, energised and enthusiastic about the project. There was a clear call to action and we would like to thank all of our supporters for making this event memorable and successful! 

Would you like to join us in realizing one of the longest biodiversity corridors on Earth? Become one of the First 600 to join our mission of hope and action HERE.

The Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor welcomed another distinguished visit in November! The Brazilian Forest Service, part of the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, traveled to Santana do Araguaia (Pará) to learn about our project and witness its impact in the region. 

Over the course of three days: 

• We introduced the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor, addressing questions about our work and approach. 
• We hosted a roundtable with our partner farmers, strengthening connections and reinforcing our shared commitment to restoration. 
• We visited restoration areas across three partner farms, showcasing the direct impact of our initiatives. 
• The team toured our seedling nursery, where they saw firsthand the entire process from seedling production to planting. 
• We concluded with an inspiring discussion with seed collectors from Ressemear, resulting in a mutually enriching exchange. 

At the end of the visit, we recorded a testimonial from Marcus Vinicius Alves, Director of Rural Environmental Regulation, sharing his experience at the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor: 

Exchanges like this inspire us to keep moving forward, with partnerships that believe in the potential of a greener future. Our gratitude goes to the Brazilian Forest Service and everyone who made this moment possible! 

Would you like to join us in realizing one of the longest biodiversity corridors on Earth? Become one of the First 600 to join our mission of hope and action HERE.

After nearly three years of mobilizing local communities in the Araguaia region, the Black Jaguar Foundation hosted the 1st Ressemear Meeting – the BJF Araguaia Seed Network gathering in Santana do Araguaia, Pará – Brazil. 

The meeting brought together seed collectors from Pará and Tocantins, the Black Jaguar Foundation team – founders and developers of the initiative – and representatives from Redário, the Xingu Seed Network, and external buyers. 

The first day kicked off with introductions and inspirational talks from seasoned experts: 

Eduardo Malta, a forest restoration specialist from the Socio-Environmental Institute (ISA) and Redário, shared insights into the development of seed networks across Brazil, setting the stage for discussions about Ressemear’s future.

Next, Cláudia Alves de Araújo from the Xingu Seed Network captivated us with the story of Brazil’s largest seed network, which celebrated 15 years of impactful work last year. What an inspiration! 

We also celebrated the achievements of 2024 so far and recognized standout collectors for their exceptional contributions in quantity and variety of seeds collected. Take a look: 

In the afternoon, the collectors visited the Black Jaguar Foundation’s nursery—where the magic happens! This is where many of the seeds they collect are transformed into seedlings or into rich muvuca mixes to restore areas of the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor. 

We walked them through the seed-to-seedling process and got their hands dirty: they prepared a muvuca mix with over 30 native species they had collected, destined to restore 20 hectares this planting season! 

The next day, we split the collectors into small groups for discussion circles to plan Ressemear’s next steps. We also hosted booths where collectors from AMA Cantão showcased products made from leftover fruit after seed collection. 

This is a glimpse of the 1st Ressemear Meeting, made possible by your support! Thank you for believing in this project and helping us improve the lives of local communities in the Araguaia region. Together, we’re creating a brighter future! 

Would you like to join us in realizing one of the longest biodiversity corridors on Earth? Become one of the First 600 to join our mission of hope and action HERE.

The rains have finally arrived in the Araguaia region, and we are at the peak of the 2024/2025 planting season! With various activities underway, Dimitrio Schievenin, our project coordinator, and I visited the restoration areas to bring you the latest updates firsthand. 

In early October, we completed soil preparation to welcome seedlings and seeds of native trees! In the video below, our field team is seen wrapping up one of the last areas in preparation: 

With the areas ready, planting began in earnest: 

Just 15 days later, the first seeds had already sprouted into healthy young seedlings, ready to grow and transform the landscape of the region! 

Seedling planting is also in full swing, with plants from our nursery being transported to restoration areas: 

Restoring new areas is just part of the process. We also focus on maintaining previously restored hectares from earlier rainy seasons, ensuring the planted species thrive and grow. 

To our delight, we encountered beautiful young forests—providing food and shelter for the region’s wildlife! Look at some photos:

These incredible transformations are only possible because of your support! Keep contributing to the Biodiversity Corridor, and let’s continue building a better tomorrow for future generations—together! 

Would you like to join us in realizing one of the longest biodiversity corridors on Earth? Become one of the First 600 to join our mission of hope and action HERE.

Preserving our ecosystems is a challenge that requires collective action. With this in mind, our partner, Brasil que Produz (“Brazil that produces” in English), collaborated with the Black Jaguar Foundation to showcase the vital work being done for the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor through a stunning collection of t-shirt designs.

These designs celebrate the beauty of the Amazon Rainforest and the Cerrado savanna, highlight native species, and emphasize the significance of the Araguaia River. Notably, each purchase contributes to our mission, as every T-shirt sold helps plant a tree in the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor!

We invite other partners and supporters to take inspiration from this initiative. By coming together in innovative ways, we can all play a role in promoting ecological restoration and biodiversity. Let’s explore how we can create impactful projects that support our shared vision for a healthier planet.

Together, we can make a difference! Check out all the beautiful T-shirts!

Would you like to join us in realizing one of the longest biodiversity corridors on Earth? Become one of the First 600 to join our mission of hope and action HERE.

In 2024, Marco van der Ree joined the Black Jaguar Foundation as a consultant for strategic partnerships. He has over 30 years of experience as a strategic and innovative executive leader and is also a social entrepreneur in sustainable development, with deep knowledge of Brazil.

He has worked for many years in various roles at the UN and has experience in fundraising, building partnerships, engaging stakeholders, climate action, and biodiversity.

He has driven multiple impactful initiatives worldwide and co-organized the 64th Annual United Nations DPI/NGO Conference, which took place in Bonn, Germany, in 2011, with the theme “Sustainable Societies, Responsible Citizens.”

Additionally, he has held executive positions at Climate-KIC, GRI, Conexsus, and has worked with many partners and initiatives, including the 10-year evaluation of the Amazon Fund,  through his own company, Brokering Solidarity.

He holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Amsterdam, focusing on environmental policy/international biodiversity (1995). At the Black Jaguar Foundation, Marco will elevate our strategic partnerships in Brazil, Europe and with global partners to the next level.

Would you like to join us in realizing one of the longest biodiversity corridors on Earth? Become one of the First 600 to join our mission of hope and action HERE.

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.

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.

Would you like to join us in realizing one of the longest biodiversity corridors on Earth? Become one of the First 600 to join our mission of hope and action HERE.

September was a special month for the Black Jaguar Foundation, filled with environmental education activities in celebration of Amazon Day and Cerrado Day. At a time when climate emergencies are becoming increasingly urgent, it is essential to raise awareness among future generations about the importance of preserving and restoring these biomes.

Our engagement coordinator, Marcelle Grumberg, visited four schools in Santana do Araguaia, highlighting the crucial role the Amazon Rainforest and Cerrado play in combating climate change—not just in Brazil, but globally.

The Black Jaguar Foundation now has a comic book to teach children about the importance of preserving and restoring the Amazon and the Cerrado!

In recent months, our Communication and Engagement teams have collaborated to create an illustrated material about the work the Black Jaguar Foundation is doing in the Araguaia region. The aim is to help future generations understand the significance of our efforts and become active agents of change in preserving our biomes.

In the story, two children discuss the importance of trees for river preservation. We take this opportunity to introduce simple concepts about climate change, ecological restoration, and more. At the end, we include fun exercises to reinforce what they learned.

These initiatives reaffirm the Black Jaguar Foundation’s commitment to strengthening awareness about the need to protect our forests. We want future generations to grow up with a sense of responsibility for caring for the environment, ensuring a more sustainable future for all!

Would you like to join us in realizing one of the longest biodiversity corridors on Earth? Become one of the First 600 to join our mission of hope and action HERE.