Shaping Atlantic Rainforest Ecological Corridor

We continue to work to secure a vital piece of land to attach to SINAL's campus, where we host our retreats and showcase the work of our biohub. This weekend, we held a special event appealing to the protection of our Atlantic Rainforest and gathering other women leaders from communities in Latin America that are guardians of their territories and community weavers, like us.

We shared lessons learned, empathized with each other's challenges and upheld our collective promise to secure a better future for all. Events like this not only anchor at SINAL the energy of regeneration that we cultivate here and in our surroundings, but also help us raise funds and sustain our operation as a whole.

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to donate and share our cause, and please do keep sharing with like minded friends - we continue to raise the funds to secure Sitio da Cachoeira. 

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On April 22, Earth Day, a historic milestone was celebrated for the SINAL bioregion: the Recôncavo da Guanabara territory. The Guanabara Bay Trail was officially recognized as a national public policy, becoming part of the National Network of Long-Distance and Connectivity Trails (RedeTrilhas) through Ordinance GM/MMA No. 1,371/2025. Spanning 110 km, the trail connects five municipalities, 11 conservation units, and three UNESCO-recognized regeneration biohubs: Instituto Sinal do Vale, Ecovila El Nagual, and Reserva Ecológica de Guapiaçu (REGUA). 

This recognition is significant not only for its role in preserving the region’s natural assets but also for its potential to generate sustainable livelihoods through eco-tourism and environmental protection. By officially designating the Recôncavo da Guanabara Trail as a national public policy, it paves the way for increased investment in sustainable tourism and conservation efforts, creating new job opportunities that directly benefit local communities.

The Trail is one of SINAL's strategies for creating a green corridor and fostering a green economy, and ensuring the long-term protection of key ecosystems, including forests, wetlands, and biodiversity hotspots. While fundraising continues to secure this vital part of the SINAL campus, we have not stopped our efforts ensuring all other entrypoints are being considered, including our imact beyond our own property.