This category highlights the participation of local residents, visitors and partner institutions in conservation efforts across Pontal do Sul and Ilha do Mel. It features activities that connect the community to nature, including educational workshops, citizen-science initiatives and collaborative projects led by the Ilha do Mel Nativo – Guardians of Native Bees and Coastal Biodiversity. The goal is to strengthen local stewardship and inspire long-term commitment to protecting coastal ecosystems and native pollinators.
The region of Pontal do Sul and Ilha do Mel, on the coast of Paraná, is part of one of the most sensitive and strategic sections of the Atlantic Forest. It is a territory characterized by: