Adriana Abramovay

Brazilian ecologist leading innovative conservation strategies to protect Amazon biodiversity

Adriana Abramovay's Conservation Legacy

Adriana Abramovay is a Brazilian biologist and founder of the Amazon Connect Initiative, a groundbreaking program that combines indigenous knowledge with cutting-edge technology to combat deforestation. Her work since 2020 has prevented over 500,000 hectares of rainforest degradation through community-based monitoring systems. Abramovay's approach prioritizes collaboration with over 200 Amazonian tribes, integrating traditional ecological practices with satellite imagery analysis.

Innovative Techniques

Key strategies include:

• Developing drone networks operated by local communities
• Creating AI-powered species tracking systems
• Negotiating carbon credits agreements with global corporations

In 2022, her team's work was recognized by the UN Environment Programme's Climate Action Award. A documentary series produced in partnership with National Geographic, "Voices of the Amazon", brought her work to international audiences.

Policy Impact

Her research influenced Brazil's 2023 National Biodiversity Law, establishing new protections for indigenous territories. Abramovay currently serves as advisor to the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization and was awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize in 2024.