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TRACKING PROGRESS AND
MAKING CHANGE

To support our mission our supporters are committed to spread the word. Here you find an overview of events, actions and news. 

BJF NEWS

TRACKING PROGRESS AND
MAKING CHANGE

To support our mission our supporters are committed to spread the word. Here you find an overview of events, actions and news. 

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

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

Black Jaguar Foundation founder Ben Valks joined the episode “The Severed Lifeline: Rebuilding a Fragmented Amazon” on…
Black Jaguar Foundation brings ecological restoration to Rio Web Summit 2026

Black Jaguar Foundation brings ecological restoration to Rio Web Summit 2026

Rio Web Summit 2026 will bring together thousands of participants, startups, investors, companies, and global…
Rituals joins Hike4Nature in support of the Black Jaguar Foundation

Rituals joins Hike4Nature in support of the Black Jaguar Foundation

Only 3 days to go... The amazing Hike4Nature campaign is about to officially begin! Humberto Tan,…
Project supported by Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA) visits the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor

Project supported by Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA) visits the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor

The Black Jaguar Foundation welcomed a delegation of four consultants from GOPA AFT, a German consulting firm involved in…
Black Jaguar Foundation takes first steps toward a second restoration hub in the Araguaia region

Black Jaguar Foundation takes first steps toward a second restoration hub in the Araguaia region

As the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor continues to grow, the Black Jaguar Foundation has taken the…
Another successful planting season: 294.69 hectares restored across 13 farms in the Araguaia region

Another successful planting season: 294.69 hectares restored across 13 farms in the Araguaia region

With another rainy season coming to an end, it’s time to celebrate the results of…
Biodiversity in focus: an expedition in search of new species for flooded areas

Biodiversity in focus: an expedition in search of new species for flooded areas

During expeditions across southern Pará and western Tocantins, we worked side by side with Ressemear…
The BJF nursery expands and increases seedling production capacity.

The BJF nursery expands and increases seedling production capacity.

Scaling restoration requires scaling seedling production. That is why the Black Jaguar Foundation nursery in…
Hike4Nature: join this movement, one step at a time, and raise funds to the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor!

Hike4Nature: join this movement, one step at a time, and raise funds to the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor!

JOIN HIKE 4 NATURE AND HELP TO REALIZE THE ARAGUAIA BIODIVERSITY CORRIDOR What if a…
Earth Day: how the Black Jaguar Foundation, together with farmers and local communities, is making a difference.

Earth Day: how the Black Jaguar Foundation, together with farmers and local communities, is making a difference.

On April 22, we celebrate Earth Day, a reminder that the future depends on the…
Black Jaguar Foundation takes the spotlight in Planet Wild’s global series

Black Jaguar Foundation takes the spotlight in Planet Wild’s global series

2026 is starting with exciting news! The Black Jaguar Foundation was selected by Planet Wild as…
280 hectares under restoration: full progress in the 2025/2026 planting season

280 hectares under restoration: full progress in the 2025/2026 planting season

For the 2025/2026 planting season, Black Jaguar Foundation is set to restore approximately 280 hectares, applying…
UBS Optimus Foundation Program Director of Climate and Environment visits our field operations

UBS Optimus Foundation Program Director of Climate and Environment visits our field operations

We were delighted to welcome a special visit from one of our key partners: UBS Optimus…
Highlights from the 2nd BJF Araguaia Seed Network meeting

Highlights from the 2nd BJF Araguaia Seed Network meeting

Some experiences are meant to be felt, not just described. The 2nd BJF Araguaia Seed Network…
BJF at LAIC2026: philanthropy and restoration in the spotlight at UBS flagship event for Latin America

BJF at LAIC2026: philanthropy and restoration in the spotlight at UBS flagship event for Latin America

The Black Jaguar Foundation took part in the Latin America Investment Conference (LAIC) 2026, UBS’s flagship event for the Latin America region, organised…
BUSUP joins Black Jaguar Foundation as a new partner

BUSUP joins Black Jaguar Foundation as a new partner

Founded in 2016 in Barcelona, BUSUP helps companies move their teams in a more human, efficient, and…
2025 Highlights

2025 Highlights

Before moving on to an exciting new year, we’d like to take a moment to look back and celebrate…
Holiday Season: A moment to celebrate, give thanks, and give back.

Holiday Season: A moment to celebrate, give thanks, and give back.

Holiday Season: A moment to celebrate, give thanks, and give back.  Thanks to your support,…
Black Jaguar Foundation installs cameras in restoration areas to monitor the return of biodiversity

Black Jaguar Foundation installs cameras in restoration areas to monitor the return of biodiversity

Ecological restoration at the Black Jaguar Foundation has just gained new eyes. Over the past…
BJF at COP30: Connecting people, seeds, and landscapes

BJF at COP30: Connecting people, seeds, and landscapes

The Black Jaguar Foundation took an active role at COP30 in Belém, reinforcing the importance…
2nd BJF Araguaia Seed Network Meeting brings together over 120 participants at Caseara (Tocantins, Brazil)

2nd BJF Araguaia Seed Network Meeting brings together over 120 participants at Caseara (Tocantins, Brazil)

The 2nd Ressemear Meeting was a milestone for the seed collector network supported by the…
Watch the documentary about the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor produced by our partner CAIXA

Watch the documentary about the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor produced by our partner CAIXA

The Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor was one of the projects selected by CAIXA’s Socioenvironmental Fund to…
Hike4Nature: hike through nature and help restore the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor

Hike4Nature: hike through nature and help restore the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor

Hike4Nature was born from the desire to transform a great adventure into a global movement…
End of year: gift your loved ones trees from the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor

End of year: gift your loved ones trees from the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor

The end of the year invites us to celebrate in a meaningful way — with…