Acumen has invested in Amazonía Emprende to establish a Native Seed Center in Caqueta, Colombia, aimed at restoring degraded ecosystems and providing sustainable livelihood options for local communities.

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Acumen has invested in Amazonía Emprende, a Colombian organization founded in 2020, dedicated to the recovery of degraded or deforested ecosystems. The initiative focuses on delivering sustainable solutions that benefit local communities while addressing the critical environmental threats facing the Amazon rainforest.

In particular, Acumen’s investment will facilitate the establishment and operation of a newly proposed Native Seed Center located in Caqueta, Colombia. This project aims to enhance biodiversity by rescuing and supplying native forest species seeds, thus contributing to ecosystem restoration and economic opportunities for local communities.

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The Amazon rainforest, dubbed the “lungs of the world,” spans eight countries and harbors nearly 30% of global biodiversity. It is responsible for producing 20% of the planet’s oxygen a