Environmental degradation is not just an ecological issue, it is a driver of social, economic, and climate instability. When forests disappear, communities lose their livelihoods, illicit economies spread, and the climate crisis worsens.

Since 2019, the Igarapé Institute has been working to combat environmental crime, promote nature-based solutions (NbS), and strengthen models of governance and financing that can preserve the planet’s most vital ecosystems. We operate at various levels, from local to global, to turn vulnerable territories into hubs of resilience and prosperity.