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In this space we share relevant articles and news related to our work in the Amazon with the recognition of promising initiatives. We are committed to innovation, knowledge and high-impact success stories.

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AIV Laying the Groundwork for Collaboration with FAS

Amazonia Impact Ventures held an initial conversation with the Fundação Amazônia Sustentável in Manaus, exploring early opportunities for collaboration on community‑led bioeconomy models in the Brazilian Amazon. The discussion highlighted FAS’s flagship pirarucu programme, a recognised example of how conservation, traditional knowledge and local income generation can reinforce one another across floodplain ecosystems.

Mar 271 min read

London Indigenous Week: Connecting Markets, Protecting Forests

Lands managed by Indigenous Peoples lose less tree cover, store more carbon, and sustain richer biodiversity. This week in London, Indigenous Business Week unites leaders from Latin America, Africa and Asia to advance fair trade and market access. Amazonia Impact Ventures is proud to attend, sharing our work financing Indigenous‑led cooperatives in the Amazon and linking them with ethical global buyers.

Sep 16, 20251 min read

camu camu, the superfood rich in vitamin C from Amazon

Harvest Chronicles: Camu Camu, from Riverbanks to Superfood Markets

From Amazonian floodplains to global shelves, Camu Camu (Myrciaria dubia) is a tart, cherry‑sized berry with up to 60× the vitamin C of oranges. Harvested by canoe in nutrient‑rich waters, it sustains ecosystems and livelihoods. Through Coopay and Campodrim, Amazonia Impact Ventures turns this heritage fruit into high‑value exports, linking forest conservation with community prosperity.

Sep 11, 20252 min read