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May 13
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Ben Valks featured in Rewildology podcast episode on the challenges of large-scale restoration

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Black Jaguar Foundation founder Ben Valks joined the episode “The Severed Lifeline: Rebuilding a Fragmented Amazon” on the Rewildology podcast, an international platform focused on stories, research, and initiatives related to conservation and ecological restoration around the world. 

In the episode, journalist Brooke Mitchell explores how Amazon fragmentation is affecting biodiversity, local communities, and the future of the forest. Throughout the conversation, experts and local leaders share perspectives on conservation, ecological connectivity, and large-scale restoration. 

Alongside Ben Valks, the episode also features Juliana Martins, road ecologist and PhD candidate at Imperial College London, and Bruno Paladines, coordinator of the Amazon Platform at Nature and Culture International. 

Representing the Black Jaguar Foundation, Ben shares the vision behind the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor — one of the world’s largest ecological restoration initiatives — which aims to reconnect the Amazon and Cerrado across 2,600 km. 

The conversation highlights how large-scale restoration goes far beyond planting trees. It involves restoring soils and water systems, strengthening biodiversity, and building long-term collaboration with farmers, local communities, and technical teams working to regenerate the landscape. 

The episode also reinforces the essential role of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in protecting forests, showing how lasting solutions depend on collective action, territorial knowledge, science, and long-term commitment. 

The impacts of this restoration are already becoming visible in areas where native species — including giant anteaters, tapirs, and jaguars — are beginning to return. 

🎧 Listen to the episode on Rewildology 

▶️ Watch on YouTube 

May 13
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Rituals joins Hike4Nature in support of the Black Jaguar Foundation

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On 1 June, Rituals, the global wellbeing and cosmetics brand, will support Hike4Nature by having employees around the world walk a combined 2,600 kilometers during their Global Impact Day – the exact distance of the Black Jaguar Foundation’s Biodiversity Corridor.

This symbolic distance reflects the full length of the Black Jaguar Foundation’s Biodiversity Corridor – a mission to reconnect nature at scale in Brazil.

2,600 kilometers is also the distance the Hike4Nature team will cover during their extraordinary walk from Amsterdam to Lisbon. As they take their first steps, they will be symbolically joined by Rituals employees around the world.

One day. One distance. One shared purpose.

Now, let’s make this movement even bigger.

“As a global HR community at Rituals, we have the power to connect and create impact. With Hike4Nature, we walk together for 2,600 km, the same distance as Esther’s journey and the lifeline where the Black Jaguar Foundation restores nature. Every step counts. Join us, activate your network, and let’s make a real difference together.”

Anne Jaakke, CHRO at Rituals

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This partnership highlights the power of collective action, showing how individuals and organizations can come together to support nature restoration and create meaningful impact. 

We invite your company to take part in Hike4Nature by getting your teams moving and contributing to this collective journey to help make the world’s largest biodiversity corridor a reality. 

Step by step. Team by team. 

Interested? Simply send an email to info@hike4nature.nl 

May 13
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Black Jaguar Foundation brings ecological restoration to Rio Web Summit 2026

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Rio Web Summit 2026 will bring together thousands of participants, startups, investors, companies, and global leaders to discuss the future of technology, innovation, sustainability, and climate action. This year, biodiversity and ecological restoration will also play a central role in these conversations — and the Black Jaguar Foundation will be part of that dialogue. 

On June 11, BJF will participate in two panels exploring the connections between nature, climate, and the economy, reinforcing the role of ecological restoration as a key solution for a more resilient future. 

The session “The biodiversity crisis is a business crisis” will bring together experts, leaders, and international representatives to discuss how biodiversity loss is affecting supply chains, businesses, economies, and quality of life around the world. 

Later, during the session “Restoring the planet’s longest biodiversity corridor”, Prof. Carlos Nobre and Ben Valks will present the vision behind the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor — a 2,600-km initiative reconnecting the Amazon and Cerrado through large-scale restoration. 

Black Jaguar Foundation’s participation at Rio Web Summit reflects how ecological restoration is increasingly becoming part of global conversations around innovation, climate, development, and the future of our planet. 

Would you like to follow the event? Learn more on the official Rio Web Summit website 

May 13
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Just a few months later: the growth of areas restored during the latest planting season

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As the rainy season between October and April comes to an end, so does another planting season at the Black Jaguar Foundation. With the arrival of the dry season, a new and essential phase of ecological restoration begins: monitoring and maintaining the areas restored over the past several months. 

Even in this early stage, the transformation is already visible. Native seeds and seedlings are establishing themselves, vegetation cover is gradually returning to the soil, and previously degraded land is beginning to recover life, structure, and biodiversity. 

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Field records and images captured across the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor reveal the first stages of this regeneration process. Areas that were once degraded are slowly developing into young forests, helping reconnect the Amazon and Cerrado while supporting the recovery of ecosystems and biodiversity throughout the region. 

Over the coming months, our field teams will continue monitoring these areas closely, carrying out maintenance activities and tracking the development of native species as the restored landscape continues to evolve. 

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Ecological restoration goes far beyond planting trees. It is a long-term process of regenerating ecosystems, rebuilding connections, and creating the conditions for nature to thrive once again.

Oct 13
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Safety and well-being in focus at Black Jaguar Foundation’s 1st Internal Week for Accident Prevention

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

Sep 03
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2024 BJF Annual Report

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The Black Jaguar Foundation’s Annual Report 2024 is finally ready! Have a look at all that we achieved together in 2024: 

Please click on “full screen” on the right bottom to see the report in an optimised way.

INDEPENDENT AUDIT DONE BY BAKERTILLY 

The 2024 BJF Annual Report also includes combined, consolidated finances for Black Jaguar Foundation’s branches in Brazil and The Netherlands. These finances are audited by Bakertilly.

The Dutch and Brazilian entities are separate legal entities and administer their finances in two separate systems. Although we are not legally an integrated organisation, we act as such and have therefore decided to present you our combined financial statements.

Jun 11
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We’ve been selected by Conservation International to support the restoration of 150 hectares on small-scale properties in Pará

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Good news is coming to Pará! The Black Jaguar Foundation was one of the organizations chosen by Conservation International (CI-Brazil) to implement the project “Forest for Well-being.” The goal is to restore 150 hectares on small rural properties over the next two rainy seasons. 

Unlike other projects we have carried out, this one has a special focus: directly supporting producers of smaller areas — up to 4 fiscal modules — so they can lead the restoration on their own land. This makes the process more local, participatory, and connected to the daily life of those living in rural areas. 

With technical and financial support from CI and the Amazon Fund/BNDES, we will be able to test and apply new restoration methods such as assisted natural regeneration and agroforestry systems. The idea is to go beyond environmental recovery: also generate social and economic benefits and strengthen the involved communities. 

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This opportunity came through a public call, which supports restoration projects focused on social inclusion, local protagonism, and solutions that truly make sense for those on the front lines. 

As Conservation International itself highlighted: “These initiatives implement nature-based solutions, focusing on community leadership and large-scale restoration of the Amazon biome.” 

We are excited about this new challenge and the chance to work even closer to the people, the countryside, and the forest! 

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.
May 15
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Consolidated results of the 2024/2025 planting season

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The results of the 2024/2025 planting season are in – and they bring great news! 

We’ve made significant progress in the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor, with over 200 hectares restored and 25 km of watercourses protected. Since the project’s inception, more than 1.2 million trees have been planted in the Corridor! 

Our work across 12 farms along the corridor has been key to expanding our impact. Thousands of native trees have been planted, respecting local biodiversity and strengthening the reconnection between the Cerrado and Amazon biomes.  

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This season has also brought benefits for people: over 70 jobs were created, both directly and indirectly, boosting the local economy and promoting sustainable development. 

Together, we are making a difference! Every tree planted and every action taken is an important step for the 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.
Sep 05
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2023 BJF Annual Report

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The Black Jaguar Foundation’s Annual Report 2023 is finally ready! Have a look at all that we achieved together in 2023: 

Please click on “full screen” on the right bottom to see the report in an optimised way.

INDEPENDENT AUDIT DONE BY BAKERTILLY 

The 2023 BJF Annual Report also includes combined, consolidated finances for Black Jaguar Foundation’s branches in Brazil and The Netherlands. These finances are audited by Bakertilly.

The Dutch and Brazilian entities are separate legal entities and administer their finances in two separate systems. Although we are not legally an integrated organisation, we act as such and have therefore decided to present you our combined financial statements.