CapEQ joins forces with Ecologi to protect the Amazon rainforest
CapEQ has teamed up with Ecologi to continue the essential mission of defending the Amazon rainforest against illegal logging and agricultural encroachment.
The two BCorp companies have backed an award-winning conservation campaign in Brazil’s Manoa Project, an innovative initiative dedicated to preserving the rainforest in Rondônia State, close to the Bolivian frontier.
Protecting a global model for sustainable woodland management
The Manoa Project has been a global leader in sustainable woodland management since its inception in 1997. Located in the heart of Brazil’s Amazon, this initiative has successfully protected an area of rainforest the size of Liechtenstein from illegal loggers and encroachment by soybean farms. Its approach to low-impact management has set a standard for conservation projects worldwide, demonstrating how human activity can coexist with natural ecosystems without destroying them.
Renewed threats to the Amazon canopy
Despite its success, the Manoa Project faces renewed threats from agricultural expansion and illegal timber theft. The growing pressure to clear land for farming and to exploit the rainforest’s valuable timber resources is putting this vital ecosystem at risk. In response, the project is urgently appealing for financial support to help scale up its efforts and maintain its protective impact.
Priorities for the Manoa project
To counter these challenges, the Manoa Project has identified three key areas where additional support is critical:
- Increased patrols and satellite surveillance: Strengthening the monitoring of illegal activity in the area through more frequent ground patrols and advanced satellite technology to detect deforestation and other threats.
- Improved local education: Expanding educational programs at the project’s on-site training center to raise awareness among local communities about sustainable land management and the importance of protecting the rainforest.
- Monitoring flora and fauna recovery: Investing in the ongoing recovery programs for the region’s flora and fauna, ensuring that the ecosystem continues to thrive as a natural habitat for countless species.
CapEQ’s commitment to environmental stewardship
CapEQ is committed to supporting environmental sustainability by diverting a portion of its monthly profits to Ecologi. Ecologi, in turn, identifies established and verifiable environmental projects like the Manoa Project for CapEQ, fellow B Corporations, and other organisations to back. This partnership allows CapEQ to contribute to meaningful conservation efforts while aligning with its core values as a BCorp, making a measurable impact on critical global environmental issues.
A partnership for the future
By teaming up with Ecologi, CapEQ is not only helping to protect one of the world’s most biodiverse regions but also playing a role in promoting sustainable practices that can serve as models for future conservation efforts. The fight to protect the Amazon rainforest is ongoing, but with continued collaboration and financial support, initiatives like the Manoa Project can continue to safeguard this vital ecosystem for generations to come.
