Project presentation
Illicit forest economies and environmental crime are taking a heavy toll on the environment, as well as on the lives and livelihoods of those who dwell in the Amazon. The Igarapé Institute addresses these issues by not only shedding light on the ecosystem of environmental crime in the region, but also by strengthening governance and partnerships, and enabling sustainable development solutions.
We believe it is possible to transform the concept of economic opportunity in the Amazon, and attract responsible capital from financial institutions that recognize their role in mitigating social and environmental risks, and the opportunities presented by solutions such as reforestation, agroforestry, carbon credit markets, and sustainable tourism. Through research and the development of digital tools, we aim to capture what is actually happening on-the-ground, both for better and for worse.
We believe it is possible to transform the concept of economic opportunity in the Amazon, and attract responsible capital from financial institutions that recognize their role in mitigating social and environmental risks, and the opportunities presented by solutions such as reforestation, agroforestry, carbon credit markets, and sustainable tourism. Through research and the development of digital tools, we aim to capture what is actually happening on-the-ground, both for better and for worse.
Organization presentation
Founded in 2011 in Brazil, Igarapé Institute is an award-winning, women-led global "think and do tank" committed to data-driven and evidence-based solutions for complex challenges across Latin America and Africa. The Institute’s goals are to combine evidence-based research, new technologies and a strategic network approach to provide innovative solutions and recommendations for urgent policy and social issues around physical, digital and climate security.Follow the project leader on social media:
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Ana Sarkovas
Co-Founder, Ecoa Capital