Community Engagement

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.

Ilha do Mel Nativo is an environmental initiative based in Pontal do Sul and along the coastal region of Paraná, Brazil. Our mission is to promote awareness, conservation and appreciation of the biodiversity of this Atlantic Forest ecosystem with a special focus on pollination processes and Brazil’s native stingless bees.