Brazil Allocates R$ 33.5 Million to Amazonian Environmental Research
Brazil's Ministry of Science announces R$ 33.5 million funding through the Pró-Amazônia Program to support 74 environmental research projects across the Amazon basin.
- • R$ 33.5 million invested in 74 research projects through Pró-Amazônia Program.
- • Research covers 13 strategic areas including biotechnology and AI.
- • 32 Amazonian institutions and 83 international partnerships involved.
- • Program aims to integrate science and traditional knowledge for sustainable Amazon conservation.
Key details
On October 7, 2025, Brazil's Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI) announced a significant investment of R$ 33.5 million into the Pró-Amazônia Program, aimed at advancing environmental and sustainable development research in the Amazon region. This funding will support 74 research proposals spanning 13 strategic areas such as biotechnology, renewable energy, ecosystem recovery, social technologies, artificial intelligence tailored to the Amazon, sustainable food systems, and water resource management.
The projects involve 32 institutions from the Legal Amazon and benefit from 83 international partnerships, mainly with Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. The initiative is designed to strengthen integration and cooperation among Amazonian countries to address environmental, cultural, and social challenges.
Minister Luciana Santos underscored the importance of combining modern science with traditional knowledge to protect the Amazon and foster sustainable development. OTCA Secretary-General Martin von Hildebrand highlighted that these projects present transformative opportunities for the region. CNPq President Ricardo Galvão praised the decentralization of investments and the high quality of research proposals, emphasizing the scientific capacity within Amazonian institutions.
The Pró-Amazônia Program, funded by resources from the National Fund for Scientific and Technological Development (FNDCT), seeks to enhance scientific infrastructure and international collaborations. Its broader goal is to ensure environmental preservation, ecosystem monitoring and recovery, biodiversity protection, and sustainable use of natural resources, while valuing traditional and cultural practices.