13 thousand
people
benefited on average per year (mean of the last 5 years)
Since its foundation in 1992, IPÊ has always been determined
to act for the conservation of Brazilian biodiversity. In these 30 years, there have been many positive results, with the dedication of our teams, partnerships with companies and articulation with public authorities. These achievements encourage us to move forward in our mission. We thank everyone who believed and continues to support IPÊ's work!
This may be the secret of IPÊ's history:
working for a cause that is bigger than us as individuals. It is the cry for the wholeness of life in its fullest manifestation.
Wanting to be better and better to contribute to what we believe to be valuable is the force that drives us.
Suzana Pádua, IPÊ's founder and president
Excerpt from "Our 30 years in a flash"
13 thousand
people
benefited on average per year (mean of the last 5 years)
Over 360
partial and
full scholarships
6 million
trees planted in the Atlantic Forest, preserving fauna and water resources, by 2021
6 species
of fauna researched directly, generating indirect benefits for another 100 species
Over 180
trained masters
Over 7 thousand
people trained in conservation and sustainability by ESCAS courses
50 awards and recognitions
Works with several projects in the Amazon, Pantanal and Atlantic Forest biomes
Like the Brazilian Nature, our actions are diversified.
We learned that, in order to deal with biodiversity conservation, it is necessary not only to contemplate the fauna and other organisms in natural areas, but also to listen to the people who establish relationships of interdependence with these elements. To fulfill its mission, IPÊ acts with eight major strategic objectives.
The strategic objective of conserving biodiversity permeates all IPÊ actions and encompasses different perspectives and scales. With research to understand ecosystems and their associated services, we also influence and promote mobilization actions for public policies and socio-biodiversity.
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Opportunities for education and training, together with intellectual production, knowledge and experiences originated from the work performed by the IPÊ team and its collaborators, are
strategically directed to take the conservation agenda to different sectors. Supporting the creation of public policies and influencing the socio-environmental agenda on companies' agendas are also part of our strategy.
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The black lion tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysopygus) is the symbol species of the state of São Paulo and a milestone in IPÊ’s history. The tamarin's region of occurrence is restricted (west of the state of São Paulo) and its habitat is extremely reduced due to deforestation.
It is an “umbrella” species, as actions planned for its conservation also benefit other species within the same ecosystem.
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In regions of high forest fragmentation, our actions of forest restoration and landscape connectivity, in addition to the protection of native vegetation in critical areas for the supply of
water resources, stand out. In landscapes where native vegetation is still predominant, we promote economic activities compatible with the conservation of biodiversity.
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Our environmental education teams are essential for establishing bridges between IPÊ's research and conservation work and the general public. Therefore, they collaborate directly
with public education systems, offering students and teachers the opportunity to delve deeper into topics that are part of the socio-environmental agenda.
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Government, companies and civil society perform relevant roles in the transformation towards sustainability. We always seek this connection in our projects, establishing partnerships for the conservation of biodiversity. We highlight the partnerships made with the private sector, through our Sustainable Business Unit, and our collaboration with public bodies in the
management of protected areas.
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We contribute to the strengthening of protected areas in Brazil, including Indigenous Lands and Conservation Units, through projects to fill gaps in areas such as management plans, training of managers, development of sustainable economic activities, monitoring of biodiversity and integration with communities and local organizations.
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Implicating society around a major issue such as biodiversity in Brazil is a major challenge. We are always dedicated to disseminating knowledge about biodiversity, with the aim of encouraging people to work with a focus on sustainability and environmental conservation. Through education and communication, we bring quality information to the public, encouraging mobilization and action.
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People come to IPÊ to find a place to carry out their purposes, connected to the conservation of biodiversity.
Know their stories:
Challenges such as degradation, climate change and loss of biodiversity may increase over the next few years.
But society has awakened to these issues, including new generations. This is a significant counterpoint. Human beings are capable of changing this scenario for the better and creating new development paradigms.
Eduardo Ditt, IPÊ's executive director
