Ecologica Institute
The Ecologica Institute is a Brazilian NGO who, for 10 years, has been mitigating the effects of climate change through scientific research, environmental conservation, and community-based sustainability activities. IE has also developed the SOCIALCARBON concept (www.socialcarbon.org) which has initiated industry-wide shifts to sustainable practices, strengthened community livelihoods, and integrated rural and small-scale producers into market activities.
The Ecologica Institute has made various contributions to mitigating climate change including:
Scientific Research
3 research centres in the north of Brazil: the Cangucu Centre, Ecotropical research centre in Taquarussu and the rural technology centre in Pium
46 studies published on conservation and climate change
Environmental Conservation
2,323 native hectacres preserved
300 hectaracres forest restored
Community-Based Projects
6,480 people trained
110 families included in market activities
SOCIALCARBON
Internationally-used co-beneft carbon standard (www.socialcarbon.org)
2 forest projects
3 hydro-electric projects
60 ceramic industry projects
