Conservation International is responsible for project implementation, while the World Resources Institute (WRI) Brasil leads execution. The Ministry of Environment (Ministério do Meio Ambiente – MMA) oversees coordination at the national level.
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Brasil and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Brasil serve as delivery partners, supporting on-the-ground activities. Local stakeholders are actively involved in policy dialogue, planning, and the implementation of restoration initiatives. Contributions from the private sector, academic institutions, and public agencies help drive restoration efforts and strengthen governance mechanisms.
GEF grants
co-funding
Brazil’s restoration strategy focuses on recovering native vegetation across all six biomes through coordinated policies, stakeholder engagement, financial innovation, and knowledge sharing. Specific restoration areas will be defined in the first year of the project, with efforts tailored to the country’s diverse ecosystems.
The project will align and coordinate public policies, programs, plans, strategies, and legal instruments to support large-scale recovery of native vegetation.
Governments, the private sector, and multi-stakeholder networks will be engaged to implement restoration activities and improve land management practices.
Financial flows will be unlocked through mechanisms such as carbon markets, payment for ecosystem services (PES) schemes, rural credit, and partnerships with local companies.
A knowledge management, learning, and dissemination system will be developed and implemented to support restoration efforts and promote continuous learning.
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