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For almost two decades, Science Mornings was a tool of the Environmental Education Program in Pontal do Paranapanema, in the far west of the state of São Paulo. Implemented by IPÊ and coordinated by educator Maria das Graças de Souza, better known as Gracinha, the mornings aimed to establish a channel of communication between IPÊ … Read more

2024 was the hottest year on record and the last decade was the hottest on record, as warned a study released earlier this year by the Copernicus Climate Change Service, a leading European observatory on the subject. For the first time, the Earth’s average temperature exceeded the 1.5ºC limit above pre-industrial levels. According to the … Read more

We have been working for over three decades to conserve Brazilian biodiversity, while also contributing to a reduction on the effects of climate change. After all, biodiversity and climate are interconnected issues. On our anniversary, we invite you to be our partner in the socio-environmental cause, donating to the Water and Forests Campaign This will … Read more

In 2024, IPÊ and Sol de Janeiro Foundation started a partnership to provide institutional, educational, and project support in the Atlantic Forest. The foundation is the socio-environmental arm of the sustainable cosmetics brand, born in the United States, which landed in Brazil in 2021. The foundation’s goal is to partner with partners who contribute to … Read more

In addition to visibility, recognition of the researchers’ work by renowned institutions is strategic for the continuity of research in the projects. Gabriela Rezende, Patrícia Medici and Fernanda Abra lead projects aimed at conserving Brazilian biodiversity, through different projects, check them out. Gabriela Rezende For a decade, researcher Gabriela Rezende has been the coordinator of … Read more

This is the first study to evaluate the potential for groundwater recharge as an additional soil function. The researchers highlight that the potential for water recharge is a vital function of the soil and must be incorporated into the monitoring of impacts on environmental quality. Study reveals that the key to increasing water security in … Read more

After the success of the first and largest forum on conservation, sustainability and appreciation of the Pantanal held in August 2023, in Campo Grande, the Pontes Pantaneiras coalition announces a new meeting in the city: the Pontes Pantaneiras Laboratory. This time, the group will bring experts to reflect on the paths and actions on various … Read more

The effects of climate change on nature increasingly affect our routine and the lives of thousands of people around the world. According to the European Copernicus Climate Change Monitoring Service, 2023 was the hottest year on record, with temperatures 1.48º Celsius above the pre-industrial period. The unprecedented temperature rise has been marked by a series … Read more