Nature Conservation School
Fortalecimento da conservação no território da Grande Reserva Mata Atlântica a partir de ações de restauração ecológica, monitoramento de fauna e fortalecimento de atores estratégicos
In response to the challenges posed by climate change, biodiversity loss, and deforestation, there's a growing recognition of how protected natural areas can provide social and economic benefits. In this context, the Nature Conservation School has been established with the aim of raising awareness, educating, and training students about the crucial role of biodiversity in enhancing the quality of life on our planet and in creating job opportunities and income streams through engagement with protected areas.
Through a variety of activities such as accompanying researchers in the field, hiking trails, landscape observation, workshops, lectures, and debates held during school hours, the initiative emphasizes the significance of Nature Production and the restorative economy. It seeks to foster knowledge, research, practical skills, and actions that not only promote nature conservation but also contribute to personal and territorial development based on preserving nature and local cultural heritage.
Créditos: Reginaldo Ferreira ©
About the Project
Established in 2017, the Nature Conservation School is a mobile initiative initially launched in the municipality of Antonina (PR), engaging residents of the Guaricica and Das Águas Private Reserves. Subsequently, young individuals from Guaraqueçaba (PR) and the surroundings of the Salto Morato Reserve also had the opportunity to participate in the project on two occasions.
One of the primary objectives of the Nature Conservation School is to establish a network of stakeholders actively involving the community. This network collaborates with universities, NGOs, local governments, entrepreneurs, and conservation unit managers, utilizing participatory methodologies to contemplate and develop solutions collectively. Reconnecting people with natural spaces, fostering a sense of belonging, and promoting public policies and businesses with socio-environmental impacts.
Créditos: Rodrigo Condé
Créditos: Rodrigo Condé
Why should I support this initiative?
For Caiçaras and other traditional or non-traditional communities, one of the most significant challenges is the separation of families as young people leave in search of opportunities elsewhere. Additionally, the absence of after-school activities and limited awareness about the importance of nature conservation exacerbate social and environmental issues.
The main achievement of the project lies in demonstrating to teenagers and young individuals residing near protected areas the potential for both professional and personal growth through environmental conservation. By providing access to the Nature Conservation School, there is a concerted effort to secure a future within these localities, reducing the necessity for individuals to migrate to urban centers due to a lack of opportunities.
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