Instituto Sinal do Vale is a Brazilian nonprofit pioneering place-based solutions at the intersection of ecosystem restoration, environmental education, and community resilience. Based in the Atlantic Forest of Rio de Janeiro, within the Guanabara Bay watershed, we operate as a living biohub - restoring degraded landscapes, expanding access to transformative learning, and strengthening local capacity to respond to interconnected environmental and social challenges. Our work is grounded in a simple yet powerful idea: lasting change happens when healthy ecosystems and thriving communities are built together. Our work includes: • Restoration of native Atlantic Forest ecosystems • Development ... read more Instituto Sinal do Vale is a Brazilian nonprofit pioneering place-based solutions at the intersection of ecosystem restoration, environmental education, and community resilience. Based in the Atlantic Forest of Rio de Janeiro, within the Guanabara Bay watershed, we operate as a living biohub - restoring degraded landscapes, expanding access to transformative learning, and strengthening local capacity to respond to interconnected environmental and social challenges. Our work is grounded in a simple yet powerful idea: lasting change happens when healthy ecosystems and thriving communities are built together. Our work includes: • Restoration of native Atlantic Forest ecosystems • Development of community-based, regenerative tourism • Immersive learning experiences connecting climate, biodiversity, and local action for change-makers from around the world • Support for local enterprises and bioeconomy initiatives that expand opportunity, skills, and leadership in underserved communities What we have done so far: • 100,000+ native trees planted • 50,000 native seedlings produced • 200 hectares under restoration • 110 km of community-based eco-trails developed • 16,000+ tons of carbon captured • 210 farmers trained in agroforestry and regenerative agriculture • 10 tons of jackfruit-based products generated through local bioeconomy initiatives
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By Katie | Project Leader
Students from Rocinha returned to Sinal do Vale to celebrate Earth Day, strengthening their connection with nature through hands-on activities. Together with a local artist, they created a vibrant... Read the full report ›By Aline Goncalves | Cuidados com novas gatas e processo de castracao
No final do ano passado, as duas gatas chegaram à nossa residência, deram à luz, totalizando seis filhotes. Desde então, assumimos o cuidado integral dos animais,... Read the full report ›By Aline Goncalves | Assistente do projeto
Optamos por desativar o projeto nesta plataforma em função de baixa adesão registrada. Ressaltamos, no entanto, que a iniciativa segue activa fora da plataforma e permanece em... Read the full report ›
