Associação Ambientalista Copaíba

What Associação Ambientalista Copaíba does

Associação Ambientalista Copaíba is a Brazilian non-profit civil society organization of public interest (OSCIP), founded in 1999 in Socorro, São Paulo, and focused on the conservation and restoration of the Atlantic Forest in the Peixe and Camanducaia river basins across 19 municipalities in São Paulo and Minas Gerais. Its core operations center on the Viveiro Florestal Copaíba (VFC), a native seedling nursery operational since 2001 that produces over 400,000 native Atlantic Forest seedlings per year across 130+ species, drawing on a georeferenced database of more than 4,000 mother trees to preserve regional genetic diversity. Since inception, the nursery has produced over 4.5 million seedlings and Copaíba has planted more than 1.2 million trees on 903 hectares across 316 partner rural properties, protecting 490 springs and 63 km of rivers and streams.

The organization delivers its impact through four integrated programs: ecological restoration for landowners, native seedling production, environmental education (including the 'Youth for the Atlantic Forest' project reaching 600 students), and public policy advocacy in municipal councils and basin committees. Its business model is multi-stream: corporate ESG partnerships (43 active partners across 'Empresas Amigas', 'Empresas Colaboradoras', and 'Adote uma Floresta' sponsorship programs), recurring individual donations via the 'Amigo da Natureza' monthly subscription (R$40-R$400/month), seedling sales to landowners and the public, and grants from FEHIDRO, WWF-Brasil, One Tree Planted, Tree Nation, and the Think Human Fund/Concentrix. Copaíba holds senior recognition in the Brazilian environmental sector — Muriqui Award (2020), 100 Best NGOs in Brazil (2019, 2023), Selo Doar certification, UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration official partner, and selection as a UN World Restoration Landmark Initiative at COP-15 — and from 2024 co-coordinates the national Pact for the Restoration of the Atlantic Forest with WWF-Brasil.

Name

Associação Ambientalista Copaíba

Legal name

Associação Ambientalista Copaíba

Website

https://copaiba.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Associação Ambientalista Copaíba is a Brazilian non-profit founded in 1999 that restores the Atlantic Forest across 19 municipalities, running a native seedling nursery (400,000 seedlings/year, 130+ species) and serving rural landowners, corporate ESG partners, individual donors, schools, and municipalities in the Peixe and Camanducaia river basins.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Socorro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorship: Companies sponsor restoration projects through programs like 'Adote uma Floresta' (Adopt a Forest), becoming Empresas Amigas (Friendly Companies) or Empresas Colaboradoras (Collaborating Companies). Partners receive certificates, use of support seal, and ESG benefits.
2. Individual Donations: Monthly 'Amigo da Natureza' (Friend of Nature) subscriptions at R$40-400/month, one-time donations, and gift tree purchases. Also includes tree gift campaigns where individuals raise funds for planting.
3. Seedling Sales: Sale of native Atlantic Forest seedlings to general public, landowners, and partners. Offers small quantities to thousands of seedlings with personalized species recommendations and environmental compensation calculations.
4. Government and Foundation Grants: Funding from government programs (FEHIDRO water resources fund), international foundations (WWF-Brasil, Think Human Fund), and reforestation organizations (One Tree Planted, Tree Nation) for specific restoration projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Associação Ambientalista Copaíba is a non-profit OSCIP that restores degraded Atlantic Forest areas in the Peixe and Camanducaia river basins by producing native tree seedlings through its Viveiro Florestal Copaíba (VFC) nursery and delivering on-the-ground ecological restoration projects with rural landowners. It also runs environmental education programs for schools and communities, advocates for public environmental policy, and channels corporate sponsorship and individual donations into restoration work.

Product overview

Associação Ambientalista Copaíba operates as a non-profit environmental organization offering an integrated portfolio of conservation programs and services centered on Atlantic Forest restoration. The core offerings include the Viveiro Florestal Copaíba (VFC) nursery producing native seedlings, ecological restoration services for landowners, environmental education programs, and public policy advocacy. Supporting programs include the Árvore de Presente gift tree initiative, Amigo da Natureza monthly donation tiers, Adote uma Floresta corporate sponsorship, and volunteer opportunities. The organization functions as an OSCIP (Public Interest Civil Society Organization) rather than a traditional product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Viveiro Florestal Copaíba (VFC): Forest nursery producing native Atlantic Forest seedlings, operational since 2001, producing over 4.5 million seedlings of 160+ species
• Raízes do Mogi Guaçu
• 青年之友 (Youth for the Atlantic Forest)
• Plano Municipal de Arborização Urbana
• Adote uma Floresta
• Amigo da Natureza
• Árvore de Presente
• Programa Adote uma Floresta

Products and services

• Viveiro Florestal Copaíba (VFC) Native seedling production nursery producing Atlantic Forest tree species from seeds collected in regional forest fragments. Produces over 400,000 seedlings annually from 130+ native species, supplying Copaíba's restoration projects and external partners.
• Restauração Ecológica Ecological restoration service that transforms degraded areas into native Atlantic Forest ecosystems. Provides technical support, seedling supply, and project execution for landowners to restore riverbanks, springs, and forest areas in the Peixe and Camanducaia river basins.
• Educação Ambiental Environmental education programs offering theoretical and practical experiences for schools, families, and communities. Includes guided visits to Copaíba headquarters and RPPN, educational workshops, and awareness campaigns about Atlantic Forest conservation.
• Políticas Públicas Public policy advocacy and support service contributing to environmental legislation, municipal planning, and implementation of conservation policies, including participation in councils, committees, and forums at municipal and regional levels.
• Adote uma Floresta (Adopt a Forest) Corporate adoption program allowing companies to sponsor ecological restoration of degraded areas. Companies receive annual support certificates, use rights for Copaíba's support seal, and marketing opportunities while contributing to ESG practices.
• Árvore de Presente (Gift Tree) Gift tree program allowing individuals to give or receive native Atlantic Forest trees as gifts. Recipients can create campaigns for birthdays or special occasion donations, with Copaíba planting seedlings during rainy season and monitoring growth for two years.
• Amigo da Natureza (Friend of Nature) Monthly donation program enabling individuals to support tree planting and forest restoration. Monthly contribution tiers range from R$40 to R$400, with subscribers receiving 'Friend of Nature' certification and progress updates.
• Voluntariado (Volunteer Program) Volunteer program inviting individuals to contribute energy, time, and talent to Atlantic Forest conservation. Volunteers can participate in nursery activities, seed collection, resource mobilization, and communication work at Copaíba's headquarters.

Quantifiable outcome

• 903 hectares (7.13 million m²) of native Atlantic Forest under active restoration
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Think Human Fund / ConcentrixcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Think Human Fund, funded by Concentrix, partnered with Copaíba on the 'Youth for the Atlantic Forest' project reaching 600 students in the Camanducaia basin with environmental and socio-emotional education.
• WWF-BrasilflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018WWF-Brasil co-created the 'Raízes do Mogi Guaçu' program with Sylvamo and Copaíba as implementing partner. In 2026, WWF-Brasil and Copaíba assumed co-coordination of the Pact for Restoration of the Atlantic Forest, a major national initiative.
• SylvamoflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Paper company Sylvamo co-founded the Raízes do Mogi Guaçu program with WWF-Brasil and Copaíba, contributing to restoration of 480 hectares by 2026. Also partnered on Verde Mel project for native stingless bee management.
• One Tree PlantedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS-based reforestation charity 501(c)(3) partnering with Copaíba on restoration projects. As of 2024, over 200 hectares with 298,000 seedlings planted in partnership with landowners.
• Tree NationcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform using proprietary technology to enable individuals and companies to participate in reforestation. Each tree gets unique URL for tracking and monitoring growth.
• ReenvolverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Verde Mel project for native stingless bee management alongside Sylvamo and Copaíba, supporting sustainable livelihoods for local farmers.
• Grupo DispersoresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing partner in the Raízes do Mogi Guaçu program alongside Copaíba, Instituto Federal Sul de Minas Gerais, and other organizations.
• Instituto Federal Sul de Minas Gerais - Núcleo InconfidentesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner in Raízes do Mogi Guaçu program contributing academic expertise to restoration efforts.
• SOS Mata AtlânticacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Brazilian Atlantic Forest foundation. Copaíba participates in the Atlantic Forest NGO Network (RMA) and Pact for Restoration of the Atlantic Forest coordinated jointly with WWF-Brasil and Copaíba.
• Rede de ONGs da Mata Atlântica (RMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of Atlantic Forest NGOs that Copaíba actively participates in, contributing to coordinated conservation efforts across the biome.
• UNEP and FAOflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN Environment Program and UN Food and Agriculture Organization lead the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030), with Copaíba as an Official Partner/Actors.
• JungheinrichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany participating in 'Adote uma Floresta' (Adopt a Forest) program, restoring over 25 hectares of Atlantic Forest in the Camanducaia basin.
• Instituto de Pesquisas Ambientais (IPA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPromoter of II Workshop on Production of Native Species Seedlings where Copaíba nursery team participated and shared best practices.
• Rural Landowners (316 properties)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 316 rural property owners partnering with Copaíba on ecological restoration, providing land for restoration in exchange for technical support and seedlings.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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