From Pará to Rio Grande do Sul, millions of bees frequently make the news, highlighting their impact on biodiversity and being the most efficient pollinators in the world. With the use of pesticides, these bees began to suffer, reaching an alarming level of 500 million bees lost in a single year in different states of Brazil. In response to this crisis, the Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA) partially restricted the use of fipronil, an insecticide harmful to bees, allowing its use only in soil and not in spraying.
In 2019, GeoApis emerged, a platform that uses georeferencing to connect rural producers with beekeepers. The GeoApis application is free for beekeepers, which issues a warning within a radius of up to six kilometers about scheduled agricultural management, asking them to monitor their bees. The startup combines technology with field work, carrying out studies of the territory to record hives, apiaries and bee species, as well as areas of family and organic agricultural production.
Bees are fundamental to agriculture due to their efficiency in pollination, responsible for approximately 70% of the world's food crops. They increase the quantity and quality of agricultural products, essential for the economic sustainability of farmers. Furthermore, they help maintain biodiversity and the health of natural ecosystems, supporting a wide range of life forms. Without bees, many plants would not be able to reproduce, affecting the entire food chain and the stability of ecosystems.
When obtaining carbon credits, bees indicate the health of ecosystems, which are more effective in absorbing CO2. Projects that protect natural habitats for bees may be eligible for carbon credits, promoting sustainable practices and increasing the credibility of these projects. Including bee conservation initiatives can attract more investors while also complying with strict environmental regulations. Bee protection can also integrate a new biodiversity credits market, rewarding practices that protect and regenerate biodiversity, providing a new source of income for farmers and communities involved.
Amazon Connection Carbon reinforces its commitment to bee care, biodiversity and sustainability. Based in the Amazon, ACC specializes in managing carbon credit projects, with a firm commitment not only to environmental sustainability, but also to respecting and valuing local communities and traditional knowledge. Our approach incorporates strict observance of rights and safeguards associated with carbon projects, ensuring that our initiatives promote tangible benefits for the communities involved, while also contributing to the conservation of Amazonian biodiversity.
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