Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Brazil's Belem Pioneers Bioeconomy to Protect Amazon Rainforest
Belem, Brazil, is trying to protect the Amazon rainforest by finding new ways to make money from it.
Instead of cutting down trees for farms or mines, they're turning forest products like acai and Brazil nuts into things people around the world want to buy.
This helps the local economy and keeps the rainforest healthy.
Belem, Brazil, hosts COP30 climate summit to showcase sustainable economy
Para state unveils R&D program to transform forest products into global goods
Bioeconomy and Innovation Park opened to develop new products from Amazon's biodiversity
Acai, Brazil nuts, and other forest products can generate significant income and jobs
Bioeconomy can pay 3-7 times better than traditional industries like soybean farming or ranching
- Who
- The state government of Para, Brazil, led by Governor Helder Barbalho
- What
- Unveiled a research and development program to transform forest products into global goods
- When
- In 2023, ahead of hosting the COP30 climate summit
- Where
- Belem, Brazil, on the banks of the Guama River
- Why
- To reduce dependence on extractive, greenhouse gas-emitting industries and value the living forest
Environmentalists
Economic Developers
Forest Preservation
Environmentalists
Prioritize environmental protection and biodiversity
Economic Developers
Balance environmental concerns with economic growth
- Program Name
- Bioeconomy and Innovation Park
- Funding
- 300 million real ($56.29 million)
- Acai Market Projection (2024-2032)
- From $1.23 billion to $3.09 billion
- Acai Price Increase
- From $3-$3.50 to $11 per pot in five years
- Families Helped by NOSSA! AÇAÍ
- 150 local producers and 50 with technical assistance