Brazil
Environment
Amazon School - Education for Sustainability
More Information About this ProjectProject Needs and BeneficiariesThe southern portion of the Amazon, in the State of Mato Grosso, hosts the greatest bio diversity in the region. Notwithstanding, it faces the highest rates of deforestation in Brazil. To protect this natural heritage, two reserves were created: Cristalino State Park and Cristalino Reserve of Natural Heritage. However, cattle ranchers and logging companies do not recognize the reserves and have had a negative influence on the local community, which can potentially undermine conservation efforts. ActivitiesAmazon School offers participants the opportunity to study first-hand the natural history within the context of basic ecological and evolutionary principles. They are exposed to the major environmental problems and invited to discuss the solutions. Funding InformationThis project has been retired and is no longer accepting donations. Funding Policy: percentage (Retired) Additional DocumentationThis project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc). ResourcesWhy this Project is ImportantPotential Long Term ImpactThe Amazon Schools will clarify conflicts that threaten the sustainable development of the Southern Amazon and aid in environmental awareness in the community, beginning with the younger generation. Project Message
The challenge is to contribute to the birth and adoption of a new paradigm of respect to nature in the region. This is only possible through the education of the new generation; this is my motivation. Who is Running This ProjectContact
Vitoria Da Riva Carvalho, Project SponsorDreams Can Be Foundation/Dreams Brasil Organization
Learn more about Iko Poran Society and the project team. Where this Project is LocatedCountry
This project is located in For more information about Brazil, read the Human Development Report on Brazil or the Wikipedia entry for Brazil. When this Project was UpdatedLast UpdatedThis project was last updated on October 01, 2005. Date Added to GlobalGivingThis project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on August 19, 2003. How Else You Can Help |
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