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Onçafari now has its first owned base in the Atlantic Forest in Capanema (PR). The acquisition expands our work in a biome where we have already been active for six years in partner areas through wildlife monitoring.

Since 2019, through its Forests initiative, Onçafari has been acquiring land with the aim of promoting connectivity between natural areas. In the face of increasing habitat fragmentation, the acquisition and management of strategic areas become tools to create ecological corridors allowing wildlife movement and the maintenance of ecological processes for biodiversity conservation.

The new base also represents an advancement for the Jaguar Rivers Initiative (JRI), an international effort of which Onçafari is a part and which seeks to build the first continental wildlife corridor in South America. Located in a strategic region of the Paraná River Basin, the new base strengthens the connection between conservation efforts in Brazil and Argentina, marking another step in the construction of a connected landscape.

Some of the leading voices in conservation came together at UCBIO 2026 to share experiences, discuss common challenges, and strengthen cooperation around biodiversity protection. The event brought together more than 700 participants and featured guests from Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, the United States, and other countries.

Among the highlights of the program was the official launch of the Jaguar Rivers Initiative (JRI) in Brazil, marking an important milestone for large-scale conservation in South America.

The launch strengthens cooperation among countries that share the Paraná River Basin and promotes biodiversity connectivity actions at a regional scale. During the event, new strategic partnerships were also established to help expand the reach and impact of the initiative along the ecological corridor.

Onçafari was recognized at the LATA Responsible Tourism Awards 2026, one of the leading responsible tourism awards in Latin America, winning in the Nature Positive category. The award recognizes organizations that generate concrete impacts for biodiversity conservation by promoting the protection and restoration of ecosystems through responsible nature-based tourism practices.

This is Onçafari’s second time being recognized at the LATA Awards and validates the relevance of a model that combines conservation, research, community engagement, and responsible tourism. Onçafari now advances to the final ceremony, which will take place in November in London, bringing together winners from different parts of the world.

This achievement strengthens our commitment to Brazilian biodiversity conservation and celebrates the collective work of staff, partners, communities, and supporters who make this mission possible.

Another special sighting recently occurred at the Santa Sofia Reserve, one of Onçafari’s private bases in the Pantanal. The jaguar Ariranha is already known to the team from previous records along the banks of the Rio Negro, but this was the first time the female was observed on land, calm and close to the vehicle.

This encounter expands the habituation process in the region and contributes to knowledge about the individuals that use the reserve. Each record helps us track the presence of jaguars in the area and better understand their habitat use patterns.

The scene also adds to other recent sightings at the Santa Sofia Reserve. In an area where jaguars tend to show a lower degree of habituation to vehicle presence compared to other Onçafari bases, each encounter increases scientific knowledge and strengthens conservation strategies for the species.

From one end of the Pantanal to the other, June was marked by gatherings, knowledge exchange, and initiatives that strengthened biodiversity conservation. Through educational activities focused on wildlife monitoring, discussions on integrated fire management, and visits from leading figures in environmental conservation, our bases continued to connect people, science, and nature in support of protecting this unique biome.

In Mato Grosso do Sul, Acaia Pantanal, an organization whose mission is to contribute to human and social development in the Pantanal through educational actions, participated in an exchange of knowledge with the Onçafari team on the use of drones and camera traps. The initiative combined education, technology, and conservation, strengthening wildlife monitoring and expanding capacity for fire prevention and response in the territory.

The event “Field Days: Recovery of Traditional Fire Use in the Pantanal,” held in Corumbá (MS) by Instituto Terra Brasilis, brought together more than 70 people. Inspired by the international Traditional Fire Training Exchange (TREX) model, the meeting promoted knowledge exchange on integrated fire management among brigades and local communities with lectures and technological monitoring. Onçafari took part in the event, reinforcing its commitment to conservation.

At the Onçafari base in Caiman Pantanal, we received a visit from Captain Paul Watson and the Brazil and France Sea Shepherd team. During their time in the Pantanal, the group joined a guided safari and had the opportunity to observe Aracy, one of the jaguars monitored by Onçafari. It was an honor to share experiences with professionals who also dedicate their lives to nature conservation.

In June, the Jaguar Parade brought the jaguar into the spotlight in Miami, featuring 11 sculptures created by Brazilian artists in an open-air exhibition that celebrated art, culture, and biodiversity conservation. Developed in partnership with Onçafari, the initiative aimed to raise international awareness about the importance of the Americas’ largest feline and the ecosystems it inhabits.

Now, these artworks are part of a charity auction running through July 30, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Onçafari. Every bid directly supports conservation efforts, scientific research, and habitat restoration initiatives, transforming art into tangible impact for the protection of Brazil’s biodiversity.

In the spirit of the World Cup, we highlight a special selection of products inspired by the jaguar, a symbol of Brazilian biodiversity and the official mascot of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Each Onçafari product furthers a purpose: supporting biodiversity conservation initiatives in Brazil. By choosing our items, you directly contribute to conservation actions and to strengthening the work carried out in the field.

We do not ship internationally and shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer. For inquiries, please contact us via the email [email protected].

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HELP BRAZILIAN BIODIVERSITY

World Environment Day, celebrated in June, reminds us that protecting nature is a shared responsibility.

By the donation, you help turn this commitment into action. Your contribution supports conservation, research, and environmental education initiatives that generate positive impacts on Brazilian biodiversity.

This month, we extend our gratitude to those who already walk alongside us and invite more people to become part of this support network. Together, we can protect nature every day.

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