Our History
The story of Florestania begins with Ellen and Nico, whose experience working with local and migrant communities in the Bolivian
and Brazilian Amazon allowed them to understand firsthand
the social, economic and environmental challenges of the
region. In 2015, they decided to found Florestania with the
goal of promoting sustainable development and
contributing to a dignified life for communities, through
nature-based solutions.
The name “Florestania” comes from the combination of “floresta” (forest) and “citizenship,” a concept created by Antonio Alves and championed by the Amazonian activist Chico Mendes . This vision inspires the creation of a space where the relationship between people and nature is based on respect, regeneration, and sustainability.
Why "Florestania"?
Timeline
Creación del programa de voluntariado para ampliar el impacto del proyecto y fortalecer el intercambio de conocimientos.
2021
2015
The Florestanía Foundation has the mission of regenerating ecosystems and responding to the socio-environmental challenges of the Bolivian Amazon.
2016 – 2018
Implementation of regenerative agriculture practices to recover degraded soils, develop agroecological production systems and a reforestation model resilient to climate change.
2019 – 2020
Launch of environmental education activities with the local community to promote environmental awareness and hands-on learning in the area.
2024
Construction begins on the Florestania Environmental Education and Regenerative Agriculture Center (CEEAR) to expand training capacity. Local partnerships are being strengthened, and the Tapir Volunteer Brigade has been created for forest fire prevention and control.
2025
Florestania is invited to present its work at COP30 in Belém, positioning itself on the international climate agenda.
Official inauguration of the CEAAR and consolidation of the Tapir Brigade to strengthen training and early response to forest fires.
2026
Start of the agenda towards the accreditation process of Florestanía as the first OMEC in Bolivia
Conducting the first workshops open to the community, university and schools, expanding the reach of environmental education.
2023
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