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Don't Let the Brazilian Cerrado Burn.
Right now, the Brazilian Cerrado is on the brink of extinction, losing a shocking 11,011 km² of native vegetation in the past year alone.
The second-biggest biome in Brazil after the Amazon is critically important for protecting the global climate, but it is under threat.
With your support, we will be able to help the Quilombo Kalunga community, who are the guardians of the Cerrado, to restore and protect 250 hectares of their degraded land and establish 25 agroforestry plots.
About the Kalunga
In the heart of the Brazilian savannah lies the largest Quilombo community, established by their ancestors who escaped slavery over 300 years ago.
The Quilombo Kalunga land, around the Chapada dos Veadeiros, is a small green spot when seen from space, surrounded by large monoculture farms in the region.
Large-scale agriculture and irrigation are causing a diminishing water supply and rivers and aquifers are drying up.
THE BIRTHPLACE OF WATERS.
Our project with the Kalungas will begin in early 2024. Please donate now and sign up to receive regular news on this project.
Located in the centre of Brazil and composed of many plateaus, the Cerrado biome is a vital source of water not just for the region, but also for surrounding areas. Eight of 12 of Brazil’s major river basins and three aquifers – the Guarani, Bambuí and Urucuia – all rely on the Cerrado as a source for much of their water.
9 out of 10 Brazilians use electricity generated by water originating in the Cerrado.
