Amazon Restoration

The Amazon reforestation sites are along the Southern border of the legal Amazon, which is facing alarming rates of deforestation. The communities, whose primary livelihood is fishing, is by majority Quilombolas–a people group made up of escaped slaves who now have recognized land tenure. This project will improve the livelihoods of local fishers, create jobs in areas with minimal employment opportunities, and restore some of the most carbon rich forests on the planet.

Project Goals

plant millions of trees

restore
hundreds of hectares

provide employment to communities

create sustainable fishing opportunities

restore the lungs of the planet

Transforming Life!

The Lungs of the Earth

The Amazon is of Critical Importance in Regulating Global Climate Change

Carbon Sink

The Amazon Rainforest is home to ~20% of the world's tropical forests. It stores hundreds of billions of tons of carbon, but increased deforestation have caused parts of the forest to emit more CO2 than they absorb.

Rain Patterns

The Amazon is a massive climate engine, releasing ~20 billion tons of water vapor daily. This moisture drives global rain patterns and influences agriculture and weather systems in multiple continants.

Biodiversity

The Amazon rainforest is the most biodiverse region on Earth, containing more than 10% of the world’s known species (over 3 million in total) including around 2,500 types of trees. It plays a vital role in supporting an immense, interconnected ecosystem. By offering unique habitats, it enables countless species to thrive while also holding vast, largely unexplored potential for scientific research and medical breakthroughs.

Indigenous Livlihoods

The Amazon is home to many indigenous and quilombola communities. These communities have unique ancestral ways of life that are being increasingly threatened by modern industry. Era's Amazon projects are community led, encourage traditional practices, and improve livelihoods of rural communities.

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