The Black Jaguar Foundation took an active role at COP30 in Belém, reinforcing the importance of ecological restoration and community leadership in transforming the landscapes where we work. Our participation included workshops, presentations, and a dedicated stand featuring the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor.
Seeds of tomorrow: ecological restoration and community leadership in the Amazon
One of the highlights was the “Sementes do Amanhã” workshop, held at the Goeldi Museum. The event brought together the BJF Araguaia Seed Network, the Redário — an initiative of the Socio-Environmental Institute that connects seed networks across Brazil — and Sementes Paraíso. The central theme was the role of communities in ecological restoration. Diogo Ferraz e Castro presented the Black Jaguar Foundation’s work in the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor, while Laís, BJF’s Community Engagement Coordinator, shared ongoing initiatives developed with the BJF Araguaia Seed Network groups. Other participants also contributed their experiences, enriching the exchange between different seed networks.
Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor: restoring landscapes and empowering communities
We also led a workshop in the Blue Zone, where we presented the importance of the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor for helping Brazil reach its restoration targets and ensuring more resilient, connected landscapes.
In addition to the workshops, BJF was present for five days at the Pará Pavilion stand, in partnership with the Municipal Secretariat of the Environment (SEMMA) of Santana do Araguaia. The space served as a meeting point for potential partners, institutions, and supporters — including scientist Carlos Nobre — who had the opportunity to learn more about our restoration efforts in the Amazon and Cerrado.
Our participation in COP30 was a valuable opportunity to strengthen networks, showcase our impact, and expand the alliances that drive ecological restoration and sustainable development across the regions where we work.
