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Prosperity and healthy, resilient ecosystems with and for local populations in a world in climate crisis

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Prosperity and healthy, resilient ecosystems with and for local populations in a world in climate crisis
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Prosperity and healthy, resilient ecosystems with and for local populations in a world in climate crisis
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Prosperity and healthy, resilient ecosystems with and for local populations in a world in climate crisis
    For 35 years, Gaia Social has been connecting companies, communities, and governments with innovative territorial solutions, valuing local knowledge and fostering development through its approach: Local Decolonial Regenerative Development.
    More than minimizing the impacts of human activity in a place, regenerative development is a system of strategies and methods to build the capacity of people, communities, cultures, ecosystems, and places to renew, evolve, and prosper. It implies an attentive look and listening to the life of the place, strategic and systemic thinking and acting in which all involved, including ourselves, are regenerated.

    Impact

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    Millions
    of private social capital applied and managed in the last 15 years
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    Thousands
    of people directly impacted in the territories
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    initiatives
    Social-environmental supported and strengthened in the territories of operation
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    Projects
    executed in 4 biomes, 23 states, and more than 250 municipalities

    Territory is at the center of our work

    More than 100 projects in 4 biomes: Amazon, Cerrado, Caatinga, Atlantic Forest
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    Construimos Juntos

    Trabajamos en cuatro ejes: tres verticales estratégicas que atraviesan nuestra historia de impacto, y los Jardines Agroecológicos, nuestra solución climática territorial.
    Local Development
    We co-create, in a participatory way, regenerative development plans for communities, organizations, and social businesses.
    Regenerative Networks and Value Chains
    We articulate networks and regenerative value chains of materials and foods.
    Education for Sustainability
    Integrated with creating conditions for sustainability in schools, communities, and companies.
    Agroecological Gardens
    A territorial climate solution that implements agroecological gardens and community kitchens in schools and territories with vulnerable populations.
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    Companies, municipal managers, and civil society organizations.

    Gaia Social studies and promotes solutions to face the challenges of climate change, improving private and public social investment, enhancing public policies, developing regeneration projects and programs for social fabric and ecosystems, contributing to climate mitigation and adaptation in territories.
    Get in touch so we can design together the best solution for your situation.
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    History


    1990
    Formation of a student group at Unicamp around the “Geologia à Beira da Estrada” project, Campinas, SP.

    1991 a 1993
    Projects “Ciência Viva na Cidade”, “Conheça Americana” and “Vale do Piracicaba” in Americana, SP.

    1993
    Founding of the association Grupo de Aplicação Interdisciplinar à Aprendizagem (GAIA) and first steps in Environmental Education in the Campinas region and several municipalities in the State of São Paulo with the project Education, Environment and Citizenship.

    1994
    First corporate environmental education project.

    1996
    Expansion of activities across Brazil, focusing on environmental education for the implementation of environmental management, safety and health systems.

    1997 a 2000
    Active participation in the environmental education movement in São Paulo state and in Brazil.

    2000
    Expansion of areas of action to Social Responsibility and Local Development in communities in partnership with companies from various sectors.

    2007 a 2008
    Strengthening of the environmental education front with the Environmental Educator Collective in partnership with several public organizations.

    2008 a 2015
    Consolidation of the fronts of local development and of regenerative clusters and value chains with significant local impact.

    2015 a 2022
    Focus on solid waste management, with the structuring of the social enterprise ViraSer, which became independent in 2022.

    2023
    Internal restructuring and consolidation of the Local Decolonial Regenerative Development model.

    2024
    New visual identity and increased participation in councils and networks on climate change mitigation agendas and production models based on agroecology.

    Clients / Partners

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    Networks / Partnerships

    We participate in networks that strengthen and expand impact.
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    Testimonials

    Aricely Lamontanha
    Gerente de Sustentabilidade - Coca-Cola FEMSA Brasil
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    A parceria entre a Coca-Cola FEMSA Brasil e a Gaia Social no projeto de educação ambiental RenovAção tem sido uma experiência transformadora. Ao longo deste projeto, conseguimos promover a conscientização ambiental de forma prática e acessível, alcançando escolas e comunidades com uma mensagem de preservação e sustentabilidade.
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    Andressa Spata
    Coordenadora Social - Voltalia
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    Iniciamos a nossa parceria com a Gaia em 2024 em dois projetos estratégicos para a Voltalia: o apoio ao Poder Público de Serra do Mel (RN) na elaboração da Política Municipal de Resíduos Sólidos e Formações Temáticas de Educadores no Oiapoque (AP) e Serra do Mel (RN) e só temos elogios à forma como a equipe trabalha com dedicação, compromisso e muito conhecimento.
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    Time de Sustentabilidade
    JDE Peet's
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    A parceria da JDE Peet's com a Gaia Social tem sido essencial para a promoção de desenvolvimento territorial sustentável. Ao longo desses anos, a expertise da Gaia Social na articulação entre sociedade civil, setor privado e poder público tem qualificado nossos investimentos socioambientais, promovendo educação ambiental, empreendedorismo e o fortalecimento da comunidade local.
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    Jair Resende
    Fundação FEAC
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    A Gaia Social foi parceira da Fundação FEAC no mapeamento de pequenos negócios, empreendedores e profissionais residentes no Bairro Jardim Novo Flamboyant em Campinas. Além de um trabalho técnico de excelência, a Gaia Social envolveu um grupo de jovens do bairro como pesquisadores, o que garantiu a adesão dos moradores e o sucesso do estudo que subsidiou a Fundação FEAC com informações importante para tomada de decisão para investimento social no território.
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    Bárbara Azevedo
    Diretora Executiva - Instituto Lina Galvani
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    O trabalho realizado pela Gaia Social foi fundamental para o Instituto Lina Galvani, pois a abordagem cuidadosa e inclusiva no diagnóstico socioterritorial fortaleceu nosso entendimento dos desafios e oportunidades nos territórios onde o ILG atua. A metodologia aplicada, que prioriza a participação ativa das comunidades, trouxe insights valiosos, nos permitindo desenvolver iniciativas muito mais embasadas e aderentes.
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    Marjorie Bolognani
    UGE (Unidade de Gestão de Educação da Prefeitura Municipal de Jundiaí)
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    Por meio da parceria com a Gaia Social, em mais de seis anos com o Projeto RenovAção, início da nossa parceria, a renomada organização semeou, cuidou e colheu frutos na Educação Ambiental, no pensamento científico e principalmente no pragmatismo!
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    Certificates and recognitions

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