FAS Protects 11.3 Million Hectares in Amazon

Why this is here: The organization facilitated the generation of R$ 5.73 million in gross revenue through community-based tourism in the Lower Rio Negro region.

Fundação Amazônia Sustentável expanded its initiatives across the Amazon, protecting 11.3 million hectares of land in Brazil. Throughout 2025, the organization advanced conservation, socio-bioeconomy, and community infrastructure projects. These efforts directly and indirectly benefited roughly 21,900 families across 166 municipalities, 27 conservation units, and 186 indigenous territories.

The foundation installed 27 water systems, giving over 125 people in the Tambor quilombola community access to potable water. They also trained 10 students in tourism management and over 800 teachers, and formed 285 community health workers. FAS supported the “Jornada COP30” gathering, bringing together 1,285 people to develop local climate action plans for the COP30 conference in Belém.

Deforestation decreased by about 20% in Amazonas and 14% in Pará between 2024 and 2025, according to FAS data. However, the report does not detail specific methods used to measure this reduction or account for external factors. The organization continues to build partnerships and expand its work across the Amazonian territories.