More than 10 years fostering social and environmental integrity
Environmental Markets enhancing co-benefits beyond climate goals
Our Work
Biodiversity Credits
Biodiversity loss affects the economy. Biodiversity Credits help preserve species, combat habitat loss, and support sustainable development.
Capacity Building
Supporting society through events that strengthen capacity building under Articles 11 and 12 of the Paris Agreement to address sustainability.
Advocacy
Building alliances with global leaders like IETA advocating holistic environmental projects for broader benefits beyond emissions reduction.
Latest News
COP16: Our Participation in the Summit
On October 24th, we had the opportunity to participate in a highly significant event on the global sustainability agenda: COP16…
Inspirational Visit of Jane Goodall in Misiones
Jane Goodall visits Misiones and highlights the importance of it biodiversity. On Monday, August 12, and Tuesday, August 13, the…
Let’s Avoid Deforestation
The impact of deforestation on biodiversity loss and carbon emissions is much greater and immediate than the environmental benefits that…
Focus Areas
Environmental Markets
The world economy depends on natural resources. Environmental Markets boost investment in preserving and regenerating ecosystems.
Local Communities
We recognize the relationship between culture and nature as part of the legacy of local communities, providing wisdom and good practices for the management of ecosystems.
Global South
Enhancing cooperation through ZICOSUR strengthens the voices of communities as biodiversity guardians and natural capital reservoirs.
Networking
We were chosen by the UN Development Programme in 2014 and organized the 2015 Fair of Good Practices and Knowledge Management in Argentina.
Atlantic Forest
Is the South America's second largest ecoregion, is a biodiversity hotspot with 453 tree species per hectare and a Jaguar refuge.
Biodiversity
Preserving biodiversity, ecological processes, and sustainable natural resource use is vital for life, food security, energy, health, and culture.
About Us
ACUDE was created on October 24th 2013, our Foundation is based in the Atlantic Forest with a strong presence in Latin America. We have a 10-year track record in the development of environmental awareness activities, conservation of natural resources and promotion of good environmental practices.
We aim to raise awareness and promote good environmental practice, conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. We promote the environmental services provided by native forests and encourage a holistic approach to a new relationship with our planet.
Our Mission
Our mission is to raise awareness of the need to value the environmental services provided by biodiversity, to promote the sustainable use of our natural capital, and to contribute to the development of a new holistic approach to a sustainable and friendly relationship with ecosystems from an integrated human-nature perspective.
Healthy Planet
We advocate a holistic consciousness for ourselves and future generations, understanding that planetary and human health are deeply interconnected. The sustainability of life on our planet depends on the integrity and interaction of everyone.
Climate Governance
We facilitate local governance and capacity development processes to create projects that meet local needs and benefit communities. We lead the commitment to achieve positive changes in decision-making to respond to global challenges.
Environmental Integrity
We promote the preservation and regeneration of biodiversity to sustain social, cultural and economic benefits. We promote projects based on nature, resilient to environmental changes and that offer solutions to the challenges of human development.
International Cooperation
We embrace international cooperation, recognizing that the region is the appropriate place to develop environmental strategies and plans, ensuring the preservation of ecosystems.
An innovative alliance that will strengthen environmental markets by creating biodiversity credits.