BIOCON - The one and only Mobile App to Biodiversity Conservation

We have the idea to develop a comprehensive Biodiversity Conservation App for IOS and Android Platform. The Mobile App will have four goals. 1) Information and Awareness Rising 2) Marketplace 3) Gamification 4) Community Building The target group will be the Consumers in the large Cities of Brazil and in important Western Countries, like USA, Germany. The return would be used to finance Biodiversity Conservation Projects in Brazil. Up to now there is no such App existi ... more

Matas Urbanas: ações de recuperação e paisagismo nativo em cidades

As grandes cidades não são imediatamente reconhecidas por serem espaços onde se faz a conservação da biodiversidade, mesmo sendo os primeiros ambientes a sofrer com problemas oriundos da degradação ambiental, como proliferação descontrolada de espécies exóticas, alterações microclimáticas e comprometimento dos cursos d´água. A conservação da biodiversidade nos ambientes urbanos é uma proposta ainda pouco explorada. Os projetos de paisagismo e jardinagem, que lidam diret ... more

Creating economic value to free endangered amazons and engaging the local community in conservation efforts

The vinaceous-breasted amazon (Amazona vinacea) is one of the most endangered amazon species of the Atlantic Forest, a world's top biodiversity hotspot. Two of the main reasons for the rapid and on-going population decline are habitat destruction and illegal nest poaching. In order to build economic value to the presence of amazons in the wild and reduce threats, a project was implemented to generate employment and income for w ... more

Agroforestry as a tool for biodiversity conservation and community development

The Atlantic Forest located in the Southeast of Brazil is renowned for its exuberant biodiversity, so much so that it is considered a Biodiversity Hotspot by Conservation International. The Atlantic Forest reigns as significantly important biome on the planet despite the fact that over 80% of the forest has been destroyed. This forest and the majority of the species endemic to it, such as the Northern Muriqui, are endangered. For the Atlantic Forest, one of the ... more

Stingless bee honey production in São Paulo State: integrating small farming with conservation

Stingless bees are social bees that are naturally distributed on the tropical regions of the world. Brazil is a hot spot for these bees, with hundreds of endemic species, many of which are disappearing due to deforestation. Just like honey bees, stingless bees produces honey, which has a higher aggregated value due to its rarity, floral flavour and medicinal properties. Since bees feed on flowers, it is necessary to have a preserved vegetatio ... more

Oca

A Oca proporcionará o resgate cultural do índio brasileiro, dando incentivo para que línguas, conhecimentos e tradições não sejam perdidos, do mesmo modo que contribuirá com o uso e manejo sustentável da biodiversidade brasileira. As aldeias associadas à plataforma online Oca, em troca de um ambiente de comércio rentável, assessoria no desenvolvimento de seus produtos e serviços e assessoria ambiental, deverão se comprometer com a preservação da sociobiodiversidade nativa.