Conservation Programs

The Ilha do Mel Nativo project develops conservation programs focused on protecting native stingless bees, restoring local habitats and strengthening biodiversity along the Paraná Coast. Based in Pontal do Sul and connected to the natural areas of Ilha do Mel, these programs promote sustainable practices, scientific knowledge and community participation to safeguard the Atlantic Forest ecosystem.

Baseline Study – Pontal do Sul, Ilha do Mel and the Atlantic Forest (Paraná Coast)

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:

Guardians of Native Bees, Pollinators and Coastal Biodiversity

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.

Conservation Programs