The Atlantic Forest Great Reserve is a group initiative, a cooperation among various, local, conservation-oriented institutions, whose goal is to promote a sensible, sustainable development of this wonderful region. These institutions enthusiastically share their support of regional development that keeps in mind the conservation of the local diversity, both biological and cultural.
Implementation
SPVS carries out and supports many innovative and high-quality research projects in wildlife conservation, especially directed towards maintaining the regional natural heritage and biodiversity.
Among the most important sources of funding for conservation research in Brazil. For nearly 30 years, the Boticário Group has actively been fighting to make biodiversity conservation a priority for both business and politics in Brazil, and as a solution to many of the challenges facing society today.
Institutions & Other Initiatives
Private non-profit entity that represents the tourist trade in the coast of the State of Paraná. Founded in 2006 and recognized as of Municipal and State public utility, its mission is to promote and support responsible tourism, developing sustainable actions that increase the associativism and competitiveness of the “Litoral do Paraná”, a touristic destination.
“ADETUR Rota do Pinhão” is a business network whose mission is to promote sustainable tourism in Curitiba and almost the entire Metropolitan Region through services and products of associated local businesses.
Supports the creation and management of conservation units, and promoting scientific research and protection by raising awareness of the local people through environmental education.
MarBrasil continues to support the protection, preservation, conservation, recovery and management of all aspects of the coastal environment.
NGO created in 1998 to manage the Zizo Park Project, private reserve dedicated to protecting 400 acres of primary Atlantic Forest in São Miguel Arcanjo, in the State of Sao Paulo. The institution is responsible for several local actions in defense of education, culture, and other social matters, in addition to having partnerships with several national and international organizations.
The organization provides crucial support for the NGO SPVS for the conservation of the Red-tailed Amazon, an endemic species of the Atlantic Forest Great Reserve.
Works for sustainable development with the goal of finding viable solutions to carry out socio-environmental initiatives in small communities for the betterment of those communities.
Carries out scientific research that focuses on regional natural history and wildlife conservation, always with the important goal of sharing that knowledge with the people who live and work here, as well as taking part in formal education projects.
Promotes engagement among organizations to improve sustainable management of the region, with special focus on maintaining the resilience of natural capital.
Carries out a variety of actions in the Paranapiacaba Ecological Continuum, especially directed towards better understanding and spreading the word about the region, as well as working towards regional biodiversity conservation.
Instituto Pró-Restinga is an environmental research and education institution focused on mangrove and sandbank areas on the coast, in the State of Paraná, aiming at conserving the areas as well as the surrounding communities.
The largest private reserve of Atlantic Forest in Brazil and works towards demonstrating the natural value of a standing forest, and that it is possible to develop responsible businesses in protected areas and thereby generating shared values.
Works toward the preservation, conservation, recovery and sustainable management of the environment as well as the natural and cultural heritage throughout the region.
This group seeks to integrate the local population, public power and private initiative to protect the environmental health of the Bay of Babitonga (Santa Catarina).
Terra Luminous is an institute of environmental conservation and social transformation located in the middle of the forest, in Juquitiba, 44 miles from the capital of Sao Paulo. The institute is also on the edge of the Serra do Mar State Park – the largest biological corridor of Atlantic Forest in the country.
WikiParque is an interactive site dedicated to those people that wish to share their knowledge and experience, explore, and debate about Brazilian national parks and protected areas.
Enterprises
Coritiba Foot Ball Club is a Brazilian sport club based on Curitiba, Paraná. Founded in October 12 1909, it is one of the most popular clubs in the state of Paraná, one of the most traditional from the South of Brazil and winner of the Brazilian football championship – Campeonato Brasileiro.
Another private area for environmental preservation, Ekôa Park comprises 238 hectares in Morretes, Paraná, at the feet of the Graciosa Mountains. Here environmental education is transformed into ecological experiences that sensitize and entertain tourists, schools and business, to come away with a better understanding of their natural heritage.
Provides trilingual tourist guide services (CADASTUR) that specialize in nature conservation and environmental education. We develop sustainable tourist plans, therapeutic tourism, and community-based tourism, and can provide private tours for groups of up to six people. We provide workshops, seminars, development and consulting for Zero Garbage certification in tourist establishments.
An event venue created by environmentalists, in a forest area located in the middle of the city, to connect people with nature. Espaço Namata is an Atlantic Forest-friendly company.
Observatories
Accompanies and provides information about decision-making processes that are relevant to environmental management of the region from the mountains to the coast in Paraná.
Works by keeping track of the actions and initiatives of public power, especially with respect to corruption and legal incoherence related to biodiversity conservation.
Private enterprise focused on birdwatching, conservation of the Atlantic Forest and the Iguaçu River springs, environmental education and scientific research. Based in the municipality of Piraquara, at western slope of Serra do Mar mountain range.
Government
Contributes to the conservation, management and enlargement of producing forests in state conservation units.
IAP’s goal is to protect, preserve, control and recover environmental heritage in the state, especially to improve the quality of life and sustainable development, in participation with the citizens.
Develops activities for the preservation and conservation of Brazil’s natural heritage, managing the use of natural resources as well as conceding environmental licensing for development.
To guarantee the preservation of natural resources through management of 10 conservation units, and overseeing environmental licensing.
Carries out the programs of the National System of Conservation Units (protected areas), as well as fomenting and executing research, protection and conservation programs, along with providing environmental police services.
In association with the Secretary of State for Sustainable Development and Tourism, Paraná Tourismo determines the politics and regulations of tourism in the state.