The Vidançar project carries out workshops on dance, tutoring, English, and psychosocial support for children, adolescents, and young adults in Complexo do Alemão, in the city of Rio de Janeiro. In this edition, which is sponsored by Petrobras, the project plans to also include workshops on Civic Education, covering topics such as innovation, human rights, ethics, citizenship, and other cross-cutting topics, serving around 300 students.

The circus, in addition to being fun, can also represent transformation in the lives of children, adolescents and young adults. The purpose of Unicirco Arte, Educação e Comunidade is to promote the social integration of children and adolescents from communities in Rio de Janeiro and its metropolitan area through the development of pedagogical, social, artistic, and cultural activities, with emphasis on circus activities, involving the community at events that are open to the public.

The Tênis Transformando Vidas project works with about 300 vulnerable children and adolescents in the municipality of São José dos Campos. The idea is to provide a journey of socio-educational, sports, cognitive and emotional development, creating a new life project for a changing world. In addition to tennis fundamentals, students also learn about friendship, respect, excellence, and ethics. The objective of is to promote the integral development of students through the sports practice of tennis, with a pedagogical basis grounded on the educational values of Olympism.

With the purpose of contributing to the recovery and appreciation of art and culture in the state of Minas Gerais, the project Semeando Cidadania, Saber & Cultura develops educational and artistic activities for children and adolescents of all ages. The activities cover heritage education, art-education, literature, music education, and Brazilian Sign Language (Libras), which promotes the integration and inclusion of hard-of-hearing individuals.

Rede Solidária's purpose is to promote income generation in a sustainable way. The project starts by valuing traditional knowledge, such as the tradition of mangaba collectors in Sergipe, who use materials from the local biodiversity to make different products. To strengthen this production, the project offers professional qualification activities in agroecology, production and sale of agroecological products, and marketing. These activities are integrated with environmental education actions to promote the sustainable use of local resources.

Quilombo Sustentável expands the possibilities of productive inclusion and income generation for women, men and young people in the Quilombo Sertão de Itamambuca, in Ubatuba. The project uses sustainable economic development strategies, such as the implementation and expansion of agroforestry systems (AFS), implementation of a multi-trophic aquaculture system (fish production) and seedling nursery, community cooking and expansion of community-based tourism (CBT). The project also aims to expand the maturity of the sustainable management of the quilombola association in terms of participatory leadership and teamwork, administrative and financial management, among other aspects.

With the aim of making early childhood a priority in municipal public policies, strengthening the Rights Guarantee System and public policies for children's rights, the Primeira Infância Cidadã project develops actions in 15 municipalities. The project includes the diagnosis of local conditions and the qualification of public authorities and civil society professionals who work in the elaboration of Early Childhood public policies, supporting the preparation and review of Early Childhood Municipal Plans. It is part of the Territórios pela Primeira Infância Initiative, which integrates projects that focus on the promotion and protection of the rights of children from 0 to 6 years of age in 15 municipalities of the areas where Petrobras operates in the states of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Espirito Santo, Rio Grande do Norte and Sergipe.

With the aim of contributing to the protection of children's rights, the Tecendo Redes na Primeira Infância project provides psychosocial and pedagogical care for children in early childhood (0 to 6 years old) through interdisciplinary assistance in order to prevent and minimize abusive situations and their consequences. In addition to providing direct assistance to children and families, the project also carries out diagnoses, advising, and training for professionals who work with early childhood public policies. The project also focuses on prevention through actions aimed at workers of large operations and mass campaigns for a wide audience.

The Navegando na Poesia project works on the development of reading and writing skills, specially poetry, of students from the 3rd and 4th grades of the Elementary School, coming from Municipal Public Schools. In addition to the literary workshops, the project has produced 6 books and 2 magazines since 2018, with essays by students, teachers and pedagogical staff. The purpose is to promote access to reading and writing through playful and participatory activities taking into account local and regional culture, putting together concepts of literature in a dreamlike atmosphere, uniting dreams with transformation of reality.

To promote the protection of the rights of children and adolescents who are in danger of sexual abuse and exploitation, the Mobilizar e Agir project sheds light onto children and adolescents and promotes the strengthening of their family ties, through psychosocial assistance and educational workshops. At the same time, in partnership with the bodies of the Rights Guarantee System, the project also offers seminars to engage system professionals in tackling sexual abuse against children and adolescents, seeking to change this reality.

Boxing and martial arts can fight violence through the transformation they promote in the lives of those who practice these sports. Based on this principle, the Maré Unida project, by Luta Pela Paz, offers fighting sports activities combined with professional qualification activities and preparation for the job market. It is targeted at children, adolescents, and young adults from Complexo da Maré, in Rio de Janeiro, and from Parque das Missões, in Duque de Caxias.

Based in Rio de Janeiro, the Mão na Massa project fights prejudice by promoting the professional qualification of socially vulnerable women in the civil construction industry. To that end, the project offers courses in construction work, electricity, painting, and other areas of civil construction, expanding income generation opportunities in the communities and promoting entrepreneurship and the creation of new jobs.

The Jovens em Ação Sustentabilidade project works with young people who live at risk of social vulnerability. The project seeks to contribute so that these adolescents and young talents are trained to act professionally and become agents that multiply knowledge and practices. The idea is to work with the concepts of citizenship and "life projects" in the formation of this public, disseminating, through educommunication, the promotion of rights and sustainable development.

The proposal of the Jovens Caminhos project is to contribute to the insertion of young people and adults from the communities of Mauá and Santo André in economic activities. The idea is that this public be able to follow a path of qualification to start their professional lives in the areas of Art and Education or Information Technology. From this qualification, they can act as entrepreneurs or as workers in public or private organizations, adopting ethical, environmental, social values and respect for Human Rights.

The Jardim de Nádia project aims to promote the inclusion of children, adolescents, and young adults with disabilities in the municipality of Itaboraí through education, preparing them for the job market, and offering income generation opportunities for participants' mothers and/or guardians. Planned activities include art and education workshops, training for the world of work, psychosocial care for participants and their families, as well as income generation training for the participants' mothers or guardians.

The Hortas Orgânicas em Faixas de Dutos project encourages the sustainable practice of agriculture as a way to mitigate social risks in pipeline right-of-ways and transmission lines in communities in Duque de Caxias and Nova Iguaçu. The project's activities include training families for agricultural production in urban gardens and the sale of agricultural products, in addition to assistance and incentives for the creation and management of businesses and cooperatives to increase income generation in communities through organic agriculture.

By investing in sports as a means of transformation, the Mar de Oportunidades project, by the Grael Institute, promotes the social inclusion and civic education of low-income children and young adults. To this end, the project offers socialization opportunities through the practice of nautical sports, such as sailing, and professional qualification actions, preparing young adults for the job market in the nautical sector. This is done in a way where the teaching of sports and professional skills is integrated with environmental education and the rescue of the maritimity culture.

Transforming lives through education and professional qualification is the purpose of the Gerando Futuro Project, which serves adolescents, young adults, and adults in the city of Três Lagoas through professional initiation and qualification activities in areas such as information technology, welding, car mechanics, and industrial cutting and sewing. The project also integrates other activities, such as sports, environmental education, and citizenship.

To prepare children, adolescents, and young adults for the future by preserving the traditions and historical heritage of their communities: this is the purpose of the Escola de Patrimônio Imaterial do Estado do Rio, which encourages job creation through tourism in a sustainable way. Planned actions include oral-tradition workshops; cultural entrepreneurship training workshops; the strengthening of networks and business generation in the field of creative economy; events focused on intangible heritage and environmental education for local residents; and the creation of a training portal.

Focusing on music education, the project is expected to serve 800 students aged 7 to 17, residents of low-income communities, who will have free classes of instrument practice and music theory, in addition to citizenship workshops. Each student is provided with an instrument to practice at home, and with the assistance of coordinators, prepare for a concert for the community. At the end of the project, they can apply for the Orchestra and Nova Sinfonia choir.

Through professional qualification actions, the Despertar para a Autonomia project aims to promote the generation of income and opportunities for adolescents and young adults from communities in Curitiba and Araucária, both in the State of Paraná. Professional courses will be offered in the areas of aesthetics and beauty, gastronomy, electricity and mechanics, administrative assistance, civil construction, and crafts. The project also plans to implement an urban community garden aimed at income generation through the cultivation of succulents.

The Criança Cidadã project works to protect and guarantee the rights of children and adolescents in situations of vulnerability and social risk in Esteio. Through socio-educational workshops held after school hours, the project encourages the protagonism and exercise of full citizenship, with a view to strengthening family and community ties, which contributes to the healthy and dignified coexistence of these children and young people in their territory.

The Construindo o Futuro project invests in education and professional qualification to promote social inclusion in Betim. For children in early childhood (0 to 6 years old), the activities are playful, focusing on reading and storytelling. Children and adolescents participate in sports and cultural workshops, in addition to comprehensive education and human development activities. For young people and adults aged 16 to 40, professional training courses are offered in areas such as computing, administrative assistance, front desk reception, hairdressing, manicure and pedicure, among others.

With the objective of contributing to the mitigation of risks for communities located in the ranges of Petrobras pipelines, the Comunidade Segura project works to strengthen social actors present in these territories, such as Civil Society Organizations, through consultancy and training actions. It also operates on the educational sports front, assisting children and adolescents by teaching fighting sports and professional qualification activities, in addition to training educators in the Luta pela Paz methodology.

Transforming through sports is the motto of the Centro de Referência Esportiva de Três Lagoas, which proposes the teaching of sports for all in an inclusive and solidary way. The project expects to serve approximately 900 public school students between the ages of 5 and 18 through sports activities (rowing, canoeing, judo, fencing, volleyball, soccer, handball, basketball, and others), that are integrated with environmental education and edu-communication. The project also promotes training for teachers and educators in the methodology of educational sports.

Transforming people's lives in the Rio de Janeiro community of Mangueira through sports: this is the mission of the Centro de Referência Esportiva da Mangueira, which offers sports activities for children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and elderly people in various modalities, including judo, swimming, basketball, Olympic gymnastics, soccer, and others, in an educational way and adapted to different audiences, seeking to increase the involvement and participation of the community.

With the purpose of transforming lives through the practice of educational sports, the Centro de Esporte e Educação do Rio de Janeiro serves approximately 600 children and adolescents aged 6 to 14, public school students, with sports activities such as futsal, handball, and chess. It also offers integration activities to families and communities that cover health, environmental education, and other topics.

Promoting learning through games and children's curiosity: these are the bases of the innovative methodology of the Centro de Esporte e Educação da Bahia, which serves children and adolescents aged 6 to 14 with sports workshops in various modalities, Portuguese and Mathematics tutoring, and various cultural activities carried out after school hours.

Transforming lives through artistic education: this is the proposal of the Canarinhos da Terra project, which serves around 600 children and adolescents in communities in Paulínia and Campinas (SP), with musical and artistic training activities after school hours, in partnership with state and municipal schools.

O Projeto Trilhas Solidárias tem como objetivo promover a geração de trabalho e renda por meio da organização da produção, comercialização, assessoria técnica e qualificação profissional. A iniciativa visa integrar as comunidades rurais em uma rede solidária, incentivando a agregação de valor aos produtos locais e fortalecendo uma política de desenvolvimento territorial sustentável. Dessa forma, o projeto busca fomentar a autonomia econômica, a inclusão produtiva e a sustentabilidade ambiental das comunidades envolvidas.

O Projeto Territórios em Ação tem como objetivo fortalecer iniciativas e práticas sustentáveis e autogestionárias no Território Metropolitano e Litoral Norte. A iniciativa visa promover a estruturação socioprodutiva de sistemas agroalimentares, incentivando a geração de renda em comunidades rurais e tradicionais, com foco no empoderamento de mulheres e jovens. Por meio dessas ações, o projeto contribui diretamente para o alcance dos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS), especialmente no combate à pobreza, no enfrentamento à fome e na redução das desigualdades sociais.

O Projeto Semeando o Bem Viver tem como objetivo promover a inclusão socioprodutiva de agricultoras e agricultores familiares, fortalecendo suas organizações coletivas e auto-gestão. A iniciativa busca fomentar a igualdade de gênero, raça e geração de renda por meio de ações de fomento, assistência técnica e extensão rural. Com foco na resiliência e na segurança alimentar e nutricional, o projeto visa aprimorar os níveis produtivos e impulsionar o desenvolvimento socioeconômico, ambiental e cultural das comunidades atendidas. Para isso, são adotadas tecnologias sociais inovadoras, baseadas nos princípios da Agroecologia e da Economia Solidária, promovendo a sustentabilidade e o bem-estar das populações beneficiadas.

O Projeto Qualifica Ouro Verde visa capacitar profissionalmente as comunidades atendidas de forma ecologicamente sustentável. Por meio da estrutura móvel do SENAI, oferece oficinas, cursos, palestras e atividades pedagógicas, promovendo o empoderamento e a cidadania dos participantes. Com foco na sustentabilidade ambiental e econômica, o projeto busca gerar emprego e renda, fortalecer a convivência social e melhorar a qualidade de vida de crianças, adolescentes, adultos e idosos nas comunidades envolvidas.

O projeto tem como propósito fortalecer as interações socioambientais nas comunidades pesqueiras da costa sergipana por meio de arranjos institucionais que promovam a inclusão socioprodutiva, a sensibilização e a proteção ambiental. A iniciativa busca estimular a geração de renda de forma sustentável, integrando ações educativas e produtivas que valorizem os saberes locais e reforcem o protagonismo das comunidades na conservação dos recursos naturais.

O projeto Primeiro Saque - Sustentabilidade Social, realizado pela Atteca - Associação Amigos do Tênis, promove o desenvolvimento esportivo e educacional de 240 mulheres, negros e crianças em Canoas e Esteio, no Rio Grande do Sul. Com investimento de R$ 7,42 milhões e duração de três anos (2024-2028), oferece aulas de tênis, futebol e capoeira, além de oficinas culturais, psicologia, reforço escolar e sustentabilidade. 100% incentivada pela Lei Federal de Incentivo ao Esporte, a iniciativa conta com apoio da Petrobras e do Governo Federal, garantindo ampla visibilidade por meio de materiais institucionais e campanhas digitais.

O projeto Inspiração Caju, realizado pela Fundação Gol de Letra, promove a educação integral de 8.648 mulheres e negros em Duque de Caxias e Caju, Rio de Janeiro, por meio de aprendizagens esportivas, educacionais e de convívio social. Com investimento de R$ 19,8 milhões e duração de quatro anos (2023-2027), oferece formação de jovens monitores, oficinas esportivas e culturais, festivais esportivos e eventos comunitários, além de capacitação profissional e fortalecimento da liderança. 38% incentivada pela Lei Federal de Incentivo ao Esporte, a iniciativa conta com apoio da Petrobras e do Governo Federal, garantindo ampla visibilidade por meio de materiais institucionais e campanhas digitais.

O projeto IEMJE Socioambiental: O Futuro Está em Nossas Mãos, promovido pelo Instituto Educacional Menino Jesus, tem como objetivo fomentar a educação de adolescentes para o desenvolvimento pessoal, comunitário e profissional. Entre suas ações estão formações sobre vida em comunidade, cidadania e vínculos familiares, além de preparação para o trabalho com oficinas de informática, audiovisual e educação financeira. O projeto também promove oficinas temáticas voltadas ao meio ambiente (hortas e compostagem), cidadania ativa, agroecologia e tecnologias sociais, junto a atividades culturais e educativas para fortalecer a identidade, autoestima e inclusão da juventude em situação de vulnerabilidade.

O Projeto Frutos da Terra visa implementar um programa de educação e formação para a criação e organização de hortas coletivas. Com isso, busca contribuir para a efetivação do direito à segurança alimentar e à geração de renda, beneficiando pessoas e famílias em situação de vulnerabilidade. Por meio do fortalecimento de práticas sustentáveis e da produção de alimentos saudáveis, o projeto promove autonomia e inclusão socioeconômica nas comunidades atendidas.

Incentivar o desenvolvimento sustentável no AP, MA e PA, oferecendo educação profissional e tecnologia, criando novos produtos e negócios. gerando trabalho e renda, e respeitando o meio ambiente e as comunidades locais.

O Projeto Eu Sou Catador tem como objetivo promover a inserção socioeconômica de catadores e catadoras de materiais recicláveis que anteriormente atuavam no extinto Aterro Metropolitano de Jardim Gramacho, em Duque de Caxias/RJ. A iniciativa visa facilitar sua integração ao mercado de trabalho e à Associação de Catadores do Aterro Metropolitano de Jardim Gramacho (ACAMJG), contribuindo para a melhoria de suas condições de vida. Para isso, o projeto oferece oficinas e capacitações voltadas ao desenvolvimento de competências técnicas e sociais, fortalecendo a autonomia e a inclusão produtiva desses trabalhadores.

O projeto Escola de Mediação - Ampliando Saberes no Componente Educação Física, realizado pelo Formação - Centro de Apoio à Educação Básica, busca garantir o acesso a direitos para crianças e adolescentes das regiões Norte e Nordeste do Brasil, priorizando a educação de qualidade e o desenvolvimento corporal. Com investimento de R$ 7,62 milhões e duração de três anos (2025-2028), oferece atividades esportivas semanais no contraturno escolar, rodas de conversa, eventos de integração familiar e reuniões do Comitê Intersetorial. 100% incentivada pela Lei Federal de Incentivo ao Esporte, a iniciativa conta com apoio da Petrobras e do Governo Federal, garantindo ampla visibilidade por meio de materiais institucionais e campanhas digitais.

O Projeto Enter Jovem tem como objetivo promover a qualificação socioprofissional de jovens em situação de vulnerabilidade pessoal e social. A iniciativa busca aumentar a capacidade de inserção produtiva desses jovens, ampliando seu repertório social, emocional, cultural e ambiental, de modo a expandir sua visão de mundo e suas oportunidades de inclusão no mercado de trabalho. Além disso, o projeto estimula a participação e o desenvolvimento comunitário nas cidades de Cabo de Santo Agostinho e Ipojuca, em Pernambuco, alinhando suas ações aos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS).

O projeto "Encontro com a Infância" tem como objetivo geral promover e garantir os direitos da criança, através de atividades socioeducativas que estimulem o desenvolvimento na primeira infância em suas diferentes fases. As ações incluem a realização de atividades continuadas de arte educação para crianças de 0 a 6 anos no contraturno escolar, apoio educacional diário, oficinas de noções básicas de Língua Brasileira de Sinais (LIBRAS), e suporte social e psicológico tanto para as crianças quanto para seus responsáveis. Além disso, o projeto visa a formação continuada de profissionais da educação, assegurando uma educação de qualidade e um ambiente que fortaleça a interação entre família, escola e comunidade.

O projeto Educar pelo Esporte – Fase II, realizado pelo Instituto Uevom, busca democratizar o acesso às atividades esportivas e promover o desenvolvimento integral de 1.066 crianças, adolescentes e pessoas com deficiência em situação de vulnerabilidade no Complexo da Maré, Rio de Janeiro. Com investimento de R$ 9,5 milhões e duração de quatro anos (2024-2029), oferece aulas de basquete, dança, ginástica artística, futebol, natação, parkour, skate e voleibol, além de atividades adaptadas, dinâmicas educativas e eventos comunitários. 100% incentivada pela Lei Estadual de Incentivo ao Esporte - RJ, a iniciativa conta com apoio da Petrobras e do Governo Federal, garantindo ampla visibilidade por meio de materiais institucionais e campanhas digitais.

O projeto Educar para Crescer promove a formação cidadã de diversos grupos, incluindo crianças, adolescentes, mulheres, migrantes, professores e gestores públicos, com foco em direitos humanos e justiça socioambiental. Por meio de formações multitemáticas e oficinas educativas, o projeto aborda temas como relações étnico-raciais, gênero, meio ambiente, inovação e inclusão produtiva. Nas comunidades vulneráveis de Esteio e Canoas (RS), são desenvolvidas atividades práticas, como rodas de conversa, visitas técnicas, mutirões de limpeza e ações de sensibilização, visando fortalecer a cidadania e a sustentabilidade.

O Projeto Dignidade para a Infância tem como objetivo promover a educação como estratégia para a superação das múltiplas violações de direitos que afetam a infância e a adolescência. A iniciativa dá ênfase especial às crianças de 0 a 6 anos, com foco no desenvolvimento humano e ambiental. Por meio de ações educativas, o projeto busca enfrentar as desigualdades sociais e fortalecer o Sistema de Garantia de Direitos, contribuindo para a proteção integral e o bem-estar das crianças e adolescentes atendidos.

O Projeto Cooperar para Reciclar tem como objetivo aumentar a capacidade produtiva, impactando positivamente um maior número de cooperados elevando a renda dos participantes e implementar novos programas de capacitação para catadores de materiais recicláveis e promovendo assim a inclusão social e a sustentabilidade.

A iniciativa tem como foco a reestruturação e o fortalecimento de organizações de catadores e catadoras de materiais recicláveis, bem como a inclusão produtiva de catadores que atuam individualmente nos municípios de Canoas e Esteio (RS). Por meio de ações técnicas, qualificação, mobilização social e incentivo ao empreendedorismo, o projeto busca mitigar os impactos da catástrofe climática na região e fortalecer pontos estratégicos que possibilitem a ampliação e a sustentabilidade das atividades dessas organizações nos territórios atendidos.

O Projeto Comunidades e Cooperativas tem como objetivo capacitar jovens em situação de vulnerabilidade social, promovendo a geração de renda por meio da produção de alimentos agroecológicos e orgânicos em áreas urbanas, periurbanas e rurais. Além disso, a iniciativa visa fortalecer a cadeia produtiva de orgânicos nas cooperativas de agricultura familiar na Região Metropolitana de Curitiba, contribuindo para o desenvolvimento socioeconômico local e a sustentabilidade ambiental.

O Projeto Centro de Esporte e Educação – Paraná promove a inclusão social de crianças em comunidades vulneráveis, localizadas no entorno da Petrobras, em Araucária, e da Represa do Rio Verde, em Campo Largo. Por meio de atividades lúdicas, educativas, esportivas e culturais, o projeto oferece oportunidades de aprendizado e interação social, contribuindo para o desenvolvimento integral das crianças.

O Projeto Autonomia e Renda – SESI tem como objetivo promover o desenvolvimento social e fortalecer a autonomia e a geração de renda de pessoas em situação de vulnerabilidade socioeconômica e de grupos minorizados. A iniciativa realiza essa transformação por meio da oferta de cursos de formação inicial continuada e cursos técnicos, capacitando os participantes para o ingresso no mercado de trabalho, especialmente no setor de óleo e gás, e contribuindo para a inclusão social e o empoderamento econômico dessas comunidades.

O Projeto Autonomia e Renda – FAIFsul tem como objetivo promover o desenvolvimento social e fortalecer a autonomia e a geração de renda de pessoas em situação de vulnerabilidade socioeconômica e de grupos minorizados. A iniciativa realiza essa transformação por meio da oferta de cursos de formação inicial continuada e cursos técnicos, capacitando os participantes para o ingresso no mercado de trabalho, especialmente no setor de óleo e gás, e contribuindo para a inclusão social e o empoderamento econômico dessas comunidades.

Projeto As Carolinas de Jacutinga tem como objetivo promover o aumento do trabalho decente, melhorar a renda e estimular o empreendedorismo, além de proporcionar à cooperativa a oportunidade de mobilizar a comunidade local em torno de pautas socioambientais e participar ativamente de redes de negócios sustentáveis, fortalecendo assim o desenvolvimento social e econômico da região.

O projeto tem como objetivo reduzir o analfabetismo e elevar a escolaridade por meio do fortalecimento da Educação de Jovens e Adultos (EJA). Isso será alcançado conectando a EJA às demandas do mundo do trabalho, aos direitos humanos, à cultura digital e às questões ambientais. A iniciativa busca promover uma articulação eficaz entre o Estado e a Sociedade Civil, com foco prioritário nas regiões Norte e Nordeste. Com isso, visa contribuir para o aprimoramento das políticas públicas da EJA e ampliar as oportunidades educacionais e de cidadania para jovens e adultos.

O projeto AEVA Esporte Educação e Inclusão, realizado pela Associação Educacional Esportiva e Social Voz Ativa, promove o desenvolvimento de 1.000 crianças e adolescentes em Carauari, Coari e Manaus, no Amazonas. Com investimento de R$ 7 milhões e duração de três anos (2025-2028), oferece aulas de xadrez, flag football e judô, além de rodas de conversa e acompanhamento multidisciplinar. 100% incentivada pela Lei Federal de Incentivo ao Esporte, a iniciativa conta com apoio da Petrobras, garantindo ampla visibilidade por meio de materiais institucionais e campanhas digitais.

Degradation of forest areas has negative impacts on the water supply in regions such as Serra da Cantareira, which supplies water to Greater São Paulo. To fight this problem, the Semeando Água project promotes the adoption of new rural production technologies, and forest restoration actions in the region. These initiatives contribute to the mitigation of climate change and the economic development of the region through sustainable agriculture.

The Boto-Cinza project seeks to expand knowledge and conservation actions on grey river-dolphins, an endangered mammal that inhabits our coast. The actions developed by the project include scientific research on the population and behavior of river dolphins, environmental education actions for school and university audiences, and participation in public policies for environmental preservation.

The Monitoramento Costeiro Mirim project, in Ubatuba, focuses on environmental education to bring knowledge and sensitize the community to the conservation of the Brazilian coast. The project trains students in the 4th and 5th grades of municipal schools to form Little Guardians of the Ocean. Indigenous, quilombola and caiçara traditional communities; tourists and also the academic community are invited to participate in actions to learn about the coastal marine environment and the main impacts that threaten the region. Knowing to preserve is the great purpose.

The Aruanã project conducts scientific research with sea turtles as well as actions for the preservation of the species and the marine ecosystem. The team of biologists has a partnership with artisanal fishermen and maintains close relationships with communities in the Guanabara Bay region, in Rio de Janeiro. The main focus of the project is the juvenile green turtles of this region.

Associating the research and conservation of seahorses with environmental education and alternative income creation for young people and women of fishermen is the main focus of the Cavalos-marinhos do Rio de Janeiro project. The idea is to protect the animal that is often accidentally fished or traded as an exotic species. The work of the team of biologists aims to characterize the stocks of seahorse populations in the state of Rio de Janeiro, identifying the structure of the populations, the impact of artisanal fishing and establishing priority areas for the preservation of these animals.

Featuring a multidisciplinary team, the Toninhas do Brasil project conducts research involving various aspects related to the ecology of this endangered dolphin species that gives the project its name. Habitat distribution and use, bioacoustics and behavior, interaction with fishing and food ecology are some of the research fronts that provide the basis for harbour porpoise conservation actions. All this without leaving out the work of environmental education and strategic communication, which seeks to bring society closer to marine conservation. The project operates in the states of São Paulo and Paraná, where the species lives, joining efforts with local institutions to reduce the mortality of porpoises, especially those related to bycatch in fishing.

The ReFloresta: Água e Carbono was born from the Water and Forest Producers (PAF) program of the Guandu river basin in Rio de Janeiro, and its biggest challenge is to foster the integration of rural landowners and other participants in the program that began in 2008. The project has the partnership of the community of Quilombo do Alto da Serra (Rio Claro/RJ) and aims to encourage the conservation of water, soil and forests, as well as the mitigation of the climate change effects. Actions are planned aimed at environmental education, technical training and the development of local socioeconomic potential. The project will also foster research on quantifying the impacts of conservation and sustainable use in reducing carbon emissions and greenhouse gases in biomass, as well as studying the impacts on the springs that make up the Guandu Hydrographic Basin, the main source of water for the city of Rio de Janeiro.

The Costão Rochoso Project is one of the pioneers in the use of acoustic telemetry to monitor reef fish, such as budiões. From 2023, with the partnership of Petrobras, the project incorporated turtles in its scientific studies, environmental education initiatives and other biodiversity conservation actions. The project carries out its actions in the Marine Extractive Reserve (RESEXMar) of Arraial do Cabo.

Mangrove conservation is essential for maintaining the biodiversity of the Atlantic Forest, coastal protection, climate change mitigation and the well-being of people who live and generate income from this ecosystem. Based on collaborative efforts and integrated approaches, Raízes da Cooperação aims to contribute to the conservation of mangroves and sandbanks in Greater Florianópolis. The project will act on three main fronts: the recovery of mangroves and sandbanks invaded by pine trees (pinus); research on carbon fixation by mangroves and environmental education.

The De Olho nos Rios project team believes that the management of water resources is more effective when there is community participation. Therefore, the project promotes the participation of people by encouraging the adoption of practices that contribute to the recovery of degraded areas and the conservation of forests and natural areas. These areas are considered important potential sources of carbon sequestration and protection and preservation of wildlife, knowing that these animals are indicators of regional environmental quality.

The Maré community in Rio de Janeiro is learning about the impacts of climate change on a daily basis. The purpose of the Ecoclima project is to catalyze socio-environmental transformations that contribute to the mitigation of these impacts with the creation of the Ecoclima Maré Center. The specific objectives of the Center will be to offer training for climate agents to become multipliers of this knowledge and to carry out a pilot project for climate action in the community, with the implementation of four environmental technologies that aim to make the territory more resilient to the effects of climate change.

The proposal of the Olha o Clima, Litoral! project is to develop and implement adaptation strategies and practices for the mangroves and marshes of Paraná, in order to make these ecosystems and local communities more resilient to climate change. Among the actions planned are the restoration of at least six hectares of salt marshes and mangroves in the Antonina Bay diagnosing the remnants of mangroves and marshes and estimating the respective carbon stocks, in the current scenario and in future scenarios. The team will also provide technical support to decision makers, diagnose the socio-environmental scenario in seven municipalities on the coast of Paraná, work with environmental education, among other actions.

The purpose of the Mares project is to preserve the marine environment of Itaparica Island (BA) through the recovery of coral environments, environmental education and community participation based on citizen science. For this, the project will train young people for coral monitoring; will work with training for primary school teachers; will use social technology in coral conservation, among other actions to disseminate the culture of ocean science.

The conservation proposal and environmental awareness is the focus of the Guará Vermelho project, which is a bird that is the symbol of environmental recovery in Cubatão. The project will promote actions to clean rivers, the main feeding and breeding habitat of these birds. The purpose of the project is to contribute to the recovery, conservation and environmental preservation of the biodiversity and ecosystem of the Cubatão and Casqueiro river basins and their tributaries.

The coasts of Ceará and Rio Grande do Norte are part of the migration routes of some of the most endangered coastal birds in Brazil. To promote their conservation, the Aves Migratórias do Nordeste project monitors these populations, maps their migration routes, and manages protected areas. The project also encourages bird watching and the preservation of traditional fishing techniques (which are less aggressive to the environment) as an opportunity to generate income.

Promoting the recovery and conservation of the humpback whale in Brazil, so that environmental actions bring benefits to coastal communities: this is the challenge of the Baleia Jubarte project, which carries out several studies on the species and the protection of the marine and coastal environments where they live by using technologies for the aerial monitoring of the humpback population. The operating area includes 160,000 km2 of marine area and 3,066 km of coastline, about a third of the Brazilian coastline.

The Viveiro Cidadão project promotes the forest recovery of 120 hectares of deforested areas in 10 municipalities in the state of Rondônia, in the Amazon biome, contributing to the fixation of carbon and the protection of water resources. These actions are developed in partnership with traditional communities in the region and encourage agroforestry production to generate income in a sustainable way. These actions value traditional knowledge and include the cultivation of seedlings and reforestation, contributing to the preservation of the Amazon Forest. It also expects to implement the Economic-Ecological Restoration School, Jardim Sensorial, by the Rede de Sementes da Bioeconomia Amazônica.

The Viva o Peixe-Boi Marinho project operates in the research and conservation of west Indian manatees, an endangered species found on the coast of Northeastern Brazil. Through scientific research, and by monitoring and reintroducing manatees in their habitat, the project hopes to support the strengthening of marine protected areas, as a tool for conservation. Conservation actions are developed to benefit coastal communities, involving environmental education, community-based tourism, and support for public policies.

The Vale Sustentável project works to preserve the caatinga, through the recovery and monitoring of 150 hectares of degraded areas in the sertão potiguar. It works to implement agroecological gardens, productive backyards, apiaries, and meliponaries, promoting the generation of sustainable income through agroecology. The project also develops environmental education actions, training young adults to act as environmental agents by collecting native seeds for reforestation, in addition to activities aimed at students from the public school system.

Ornamental and endangered, parrotfish are essential fish for the functioning of coral reefs and the entire marine ecosystem. To improve the conservation of this species, the Budiões Project carries out several types of research, such as censuses, telemetry, and tissue collection. It is also responsible for a community-based monitoring plan for fishing and the training of tourism agents in the communities where it operates, promoting more sustainable ways of income generation.

The mangrove is an important ecosystem for carbon fixation and the environmental balance of the oceans. To promote the preservation of these environments, the Uçá project carries out actions to fight coastal waste and promote the reforestation and monitoring of mangroves in the Guanabara Bay. These actions are integrated with the production of scientific knowledge. The uçá crab is one of the best-known species in this environment and thus became the symbol of the project, which also develops environmental education actions, involving young adults as multiplying agents. The Uçá project is part of Redágua - Rede de Conservação Águas da Guanabara, which brings together projects aimed at scientific knowledge, environmental education, and conservation actions in the Guanabara Bay and its surroundings.

To preserve the Amazon Forest through the conservation of local peoples' traditions is the purpose of Tradição e Futuro na Amazônia, in the states of Mato Grosso and Pará. The project's actions include environmental education, which values traditional knowledge; the development of a Management Plan for the territory served; the mapping of carbon stocks; and the implementation of agroforestry systems to promote sustainable income generation.

The Tecendo as Águas project aims to promote the preservation and sustainable use of water resources on the north coast of the state of São Paulo. This is done through responsible tourism practices, which generate income in a sustainable way, along with actions for the conservation of biodiversity and environmental education to raise the awareness of surrounding communities.

Crucial for marine ecosystems, coral reefs are endangered by factors such as environmental pollution, climate change, and the introduction of invasive species. To change this scenario and promote the preservation of these ecosystems, the Coral Vivo project carries out scientific research, dissemination of information, environmental education, and the awareness and articulation of society. Among the actions developed by the project, the monitoring of reefs on the Costa do Descobrimento and the expansion of scientific production on Brazilian reefs stand out. The project is part of Rede Biomar, which articulates marine biodiversity conservation initiatives sponsored by Petrobras, and Redágua - Rede de Conservação Águas da Guanabara, which brings together projects aimed at scientific knowledge, environmental education, and conservation actions in the Guanabara Bay and its surroundings.

In order to reduce the effects of environmental degradation in the countryside of São Paulo, the Corredor Caipira project proposes to carry out the forest recomposition of 70 hectares, seeking the formation of ecological corridors that interconnect several preserved areas. The project also expects to create an active bank of forest species of ecological and economic importance, in order to conserve genetic material for immediate use or with potential for future use.

Rebimar The Rebimar project operates in the coastal area between the state of Paraná and the south of the state of São Paulo. This area has one of the largest remnants of the Atlantic Forest and one of the greatest marine biodiversity in the country. The project's purpose is to conserve and recover these coastal environments and the endangered species in the region (such as groupers, sea turtles, and guitarfish) by carrying out scientific research on these species and their habitats, studies on the impact of microplastics on the ecosystem, in addition to environmental education actions for fishing communities in the region.

Through sustainable forest management, indigenous peoples can contribute to the preservation of the Amazon and generate income for their communities. The Raízes do Purus project promotes initiatives for the protection, management, and sustainable use of natural products, such as fish, fruit, copaiba oil, and other products from agroecology and sustainable extractivism in the Indigenous Lands (ILs) Caititu, Jarawara/Jamamadi/Kanamanti, Paumari do Lago Manissuã, Paumari do Lago Paricá, Paumari do Cuniuá, and Deni, belonging to the Apurinã, Jamamadi, Paumari, and Deni do Rio Xeruã people.

The objective of the Ecomuseu project is to help the community play a main role in environment preservation through actions that promote the preservation, valuation, and improvement of collective knowledge on our relationship with nature, and also rescue popular culture and memory. Project's activities cover, in a special way, 17 neighborhoods located in the east and southeast regions of São José dos Campos, with a series of heritage and environmental education activities.

The caatinga, the only exclusively Brazilian biome, is one of the most biodiverse environments in the world and also one of the most endangered. The No Clima da Caatinga project seeks to change this scenario by working in the Serra das Almas Natural Reserve, located between the states of Ceará and Piauí, through actions that involve environmental conservation, protection of water resources, and the dissemination of sustainable technologies such as solar ovens, the eco-efficient stoves, and ferrocement tanks in the surrounding communities. It also invests in environmental education actions in communities, encouraging the creation of environmental public policies and encouraging the management of Private Natural Heritage Reserves.

Held at Vila Olímpica da Maré, the project uses sport as a tool for early childhood development, also offering activities for adolescents and people with disabilities. Other activities, such as environmental education activities, are also planned from a sport perspective as part of children's comprehensive development.

As water giants that can reach more than two meters in length, groupers are important fish for the balance of marine ecosystems and are in danger of extinction. The Meros do Brasil project is part of Rede Biomar and aims at the conservation of groupers and the coastal and marine environments where they are found. To this end, the project develops scientific research actions that involve telemetry, grouper population monitoring, migration routes mapping, and strandings monitoring, in addition to environmental communication and education. The project is part of Rede Biomar, which brings together marine biodiversity conservation projects sponsored by Petrobras, and Redágua - Rede de Conservação Águas da Guanabara, which articulates projects aimed at scientific knowledge, environmental education, and conservation actions in the Guanabara Bay and its surroundings.

To encourage sustainable economic development by keeping the forest standing is the challenge proposed by the Florestas de Valor project. The project is an initiative focused on the implementation of sustainable production systems, the productive reconversion of degraded areas, and the strengthening of chains of non-timber forest products, disseminating agroecology and conserving the forest in two different regions of the State of Pará. As a result, in addition to conserving natural resources and valuing traditional populations, the project is expected to promote carbon fixation and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

In some socially vulnerable communities, the use of wood stoves is frequent, which poses risks to the environment and to the health of locals. To change this reality, the Fogão do Mar project seeks to spread eco-efficient productive stoves, an alternative and clean technology that is expected to reduce the use of firewood in communities in the Extractive Reserve of Baía do Iguape by serving the local population involved in the processing of seafood and fish.

With a focus on preserving marine biodiversity, the Franca Austral project aims to expand and spread scientific knowledge about the Southern Right Whale through research actions. One of these actions involves the preparation of species distribution maps through terrestrial and aerial monitoring, operating over 400 km of coastline on the southern coast of Brazil. The project also promotes environmental education at its visitor center, seeking to raise awareness of the importance of whale preservation for the ecosystem.

The Mangues da Amazônia project operates in the recovery and conservation of mangroves in Marine Extractive Reserves in the state of Pará, promoting strategies for the sustainable management of wood and the uçá crab with the participation of local communities. The project also promotes environmental education and training actions aimed at the community, as well as research activities on the ecology of mangroves, which are key ecosystems for carbon fixation and climate change mitigation.

Headquartered in Fernando de Noronha, the Golfinho Rotador project seeks to reconcile the preservation of marine ecosystems with sustainable development. It promotes research activities, such as dolphin monitoring and study expeditions; and environmental education actions to raise the awareness of the local population and tourists to the importance of preserving the marine ecosystem. In addition, it also offers professional training actions, support for cultural and sports initiatives, professional education and consultancy in sustainable management for small entrepreneurs on the island, and ecotourism courses. It is also a member of Rede Biomar, which brings together marine biodiversity conservation projects sponsored by Petrobras.

The Guapiaçu project operates in the recovery of the Atlantic Forest ecosystem in the Ecological Reserve of Guapiaçu, located in Cachoeiras de Macacu. It includes the recovery of a 100-hectare area and the maintenance of a 160-hectare area recovered in previous editions of the project. To this end, the project works on ecological restoration by planting native seedlings, monitoring water quality, and reintroducing species of native fauna, such as tapirs, in addition to developing environmental education programs for children and adolescents in the region. The project is part of Redágua - Rede de Conservação Águas da Guanabara, which brings together projects aimed at scientific knowledge, environmental education, and conservation actions in the Guanabara Bay and its surroundings.

The Albatroz project focuses on preserving albatrosses and petrels, seabirds threatened by incidental capture by fishing fleets. To this end, through the development of new technologies, the project develops research on the distribution and abundance of these birds, their relationship with fishing, and ways to prevent them from being captured. The Albatroz project is part of Rede Biomar, which brings together marine biodiversity conservation projects sponsored by Petrobras.O projeto Albatroz é integrante da Rede Biomar, que reúne projetos de conservação da biodiversidade marinha patrocinados pela Petrobras.