Restoring Brazil's Cerrado Savannah
Brazil
The Cerrado, one of the world's most biodiverse tropical savannahs, has lost over half its native vegetation, threatening Indigenous rights, food production, water security and climate resilience. A coalition of more than 180 partners is restoring it through natural regeneration, direct seeding and agroforestry.
Seeds from more than 150 native plant species feed a growing restoration supply chain of collectors, nurseries and technicians, while economic incentives for conservation, sustainable agriculture and policy engagement extend the initiative's impact beyond the field.
The initiative in numbers
31,000
Hectares under restoration
2,000,000
Hectares to be restored by 2030
"Restoring native vegetation is a strategic priority for the country, as it protects our water resources, strengthens the resilience of territories, creates opportunities for local communities, and contributes to the fulfilment of Brazil's international commitments. This recognition enhances the visibility of Brazil's restoration agenda and strengthens our ability to establish new partnerships and attract investments to accelerate its implementation.”
João Paulo Ribeiro Capobianco, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change
