PROJECTS
Preserving natural & cultural biodiversity
Projects by or with Indigenous Leaders & Communities
This is an overview of our projects - all of them desired and initiated by Indigenous Communities, guided by Indigenous knowledge and there to steward land, protect water, air, soil, biodiversity & ancestral wisdom.
This is just a snapshot and we are happy to share more - just reach out to us.
AWÊ
Live Fish Initiative
Food sovereignty & protection of the Yaokwa
ritual (UNESCO World Heritage)
A community-led aquaculture initiative with the Enawenê Nawê people in Brazil, restoring food sovereignty, cultural continuity, and ecological resilience. By combining traditional knowledge with sustainable fish-farming systems, the project reduces dependency on external food sources caused by disrupted river ecosystems and strengthens Indigenous autonomy, livelihoods, and intergenerational knowledge transfer.
Objectives (Phase 1: Feasibility Study):
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Assess the feasibility of a community-led, sustainable fish-farming system within the Enawenê Nawê territory
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Identify suitable locations through aquaculture and georeferencing studies, aligned with Indigenous knowledge
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Provide a solid foundation for pilot implementation and food sovereignty
Can you help?
Project with our local partners Amazonia Collective and BioFilica.
Mato Grosso, Brazil
NHAHÃ – Fruit of the Forest
Strengthening forest-based livelihoods through Indigenous-led value chains
A community-led initiative with the Tenharin Sepoti people in the Brazilian Amazon, strengthening sustainable forest livelihoods through the Brazil nut value chain. Grounded in traditional management and Indigenous territorial governance, the project enhances food security, income generation, and forest protection while reducing dependency on intermediaries and safeguarding cultural and ecological resilience.
Objectives (Phase 1: Feasibility Study)
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Conduct Free, Prior and Informed Consultation (FPIC) and secure community consent
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Map forest resources and Brazil nut groves through georeferencing and field assessments
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Assess production capacity, infrastructure needs, and market potential
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Establish a solid basis for sustainable implementation and cooperative development
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Indigenous Women
Empowerment
Women leadership for nature conservation & livelihood
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The women's association Aibu Dayá ("the work of women" in Hatxa kuin) is the first Indigenous organization run by women in the region of Jordão, Acre.
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Central aspects are education, equal rights, nature conservation, women's rights, medical care as well as general basic care. The association consists of women who work to improve the living conditions of their community.
Objectives
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Trainings and workshops to help Huni Kuin women understand their rights & realise their full potential.
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Conservation work to create a sustainable future for the Huni Kuin community.
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School and university scholarships for Huni Kuin women
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Basic income for Huni Kuin women who have to leave their village for domestic violence.
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Project with our local partners Amazonia Collective and BioFilica.
Amazonas, Brazil
Project with Rita from the Huni Kuin community, in collaboration with Living Gaia e.V.
Natural remedy
Jumpiotic is a natural liquid medicine invented by Indigenous scientists, so far used informally, made from Indonesian plant leaves, containing around 30 strains of beneficial bacteria—some still unknown to Western science.
Uses include:
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Faster wound healing
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Fighting infections and inflammation
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Supporting immunity against viruses
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Detoxification
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Cell regeneration
Objective
Making it available for healing, highlighting the capacity of Indigenous Knowledge on Health while generating a constant revenue stream for the local community of the Indigenous Inventors.
Can you help?
Project with the scientist, inventor and Javanese Healer and Wisdom Keeper Jack from the local community "Mandala Wisesa" in Java.
Biotic Fertilizer
for our soils
100% Natural Liquid Biotic Fertilizer
An eco-friendly solution that enhances crop yield and quality, and reduces the need for chemical fertilizers - saving costs for farmers. It supports soil regeneration by boosting the soil microbiome and helps protect water sources from chemical contamination.
Objectives:
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Get it tested & certified for the European market
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Bring it to European soils & farmers while establishing a recurring revenue stream for the Mandala Wisesa community & subsidise sales to poor farmers in Indonesia
Can you help?