Ana Carolina

In September, the Black Jaguar Foundation held its first SIPAT — Internal Week for Accident Prevention at Work, bringing the entire team together for a full day dedicated to care, awareness, and valuing life. 

Held on September 19, 2025, the SIPAT featured a diverse and inspiring program. The day began with workplace exercises, emphasizing the importance of physical activity for daily well-being, followed by a discussion on alcoholism and substance dependence, creating space for dialogue and active listening. 

After a coffee break and prize draw, the morning continued with the talk “The Magical Show I”, delivering a light and motivational message on self-awareness and safety. In the afternoon, the team participated in a session on workplace safety, as well as the talks “Yellow September: You Are Not Alone” on depression and suicide prevention, and “Motivation and Personal Development”, closing the day with reflection and positive energy. 

SIPAT was also marked by the active participation of all employees, who engaged fully in the activities. 

We want to thank everyone who joined and helped make this event special because protecting lives is part of our mission to restore the Araguaia. 

COP30 will be a historic moment for Brazil and the Black Jaguar Foundation will proudly be part of it. From November 17th to 21st, we’ll be at the Pará Pavilion, in a joint booth with the Environmental Secretariat of Santana do Araguaia (SEMMA). 

Throughout the event, our team will be presenting the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor restoration project, sharing results, and exchanging experiences with visitors, partners, and representatives from around the world. If you’re in Belém, you’re more than welcome to stop by our booth, learn more about our initiatives, and connect with our team. Seeds of Tomorrow: Ecological Restoration and Community Empowerment 

In addition to our booth, the Black Jaguar Foundation will also host a special panel on November 19th, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Museu Goeldi in Belém. The discussion, titled “Seeds of Tomorrow: Ecological Restoration and Community Empowerment,” will highlight the importance of community engagement within the ecological restoration chain. 

The panel will feature representatives from The BJF Araguaia Seed Network (Ressemear), the Black Jaguar Foundation, Redário, and seed collectors from other networks across Brazil. The session will also include an open dialogue with the audience, encouraging questions and discussion about the role of local leadership and the positive impact of restoration on community life. 

More than just participation, BJF’s presence at COP30 represents an opportunity to amplify voices, strengthen partnerships, and show the world that ecological restoration is a collective effort. 

The largest nursery in southern Pará is now open to the community! Starting this month, schools, universities, and organized groups are invited to take part in Black Jaguar Foundation’s free educational visits, held on the last Friday of every month, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. 

During the visit, participants follow the entire process of native seedling production from the Cerrado and Amazon biomes from seed collection to planting. 

The experience includes hands-on activities such as planting seedlings, observing irrigation systems, and identifying different cultivated species. Visitors are also guided through the full ecological restoration cycle of the Permanent Preservation Areas (APPs) and Legal Reserves (RLs) that make up the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor. 

These visits offer a practical and inspiring experience where children, youth, and adults can learn about the value of trees and the impact of collective action on the climate crisis. The nursery’s facilities also serve as a valuable educational space for technical and university students attending classes on irrigation, seed technology, and fruiting. 

Visits must be scheduled in advance via contato@black-jaguar.org. Each group can include 5 to 15 participants, including educators. The activity is suitable for children aged 5 and up, and all visitors receive the necessary safety equipment to enjoy the experience comfortably and responsibly. 

The rainy season is approaching the Araguaia region, and it’s time to put into action all the planning from the past few months. Our field team is already focused on the final preparations to ensure that every seedling and seed reaches the restoration sites, where they’ll soon become part of the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor. 

While planting hasn’t officially started yet, our teams are working on-site, clearing and preparing the soil. In the coming weeks, these areas will receive hundreds of thousands of seedlings and seeds to kick off the ecological restoration process across more than 205 hectares of the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor. 

To make this possible, seedling production at the Black Jaguar Nursery is running faster than ever. Around 440,000 seedlings will be transported to restoration sites during the 2025/2026 planting season. 

Seeds collected by Ressemear, the Araguaia Seed Network, are also arriving in large quantities — tons of native seeds from over 60 Amazon and Cerrado species. 

In addition to planting activities, we’ll also focus on maintaining 667.87 hectares. Maintenance during the first three years is crucial for effective ecological restoration. During this stage, we control invasive grasses that could hinder the healthy growth of young trees. 

We’re excited to kick off another planting season, and we count on you to follow along every step of the way!