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Swissnex in Brazil works with organizations, researchers, startups, experts, and communities through programs like nexBio Amazônia and other initiatives, co-creating innovations in bioeconomy and sustainability while building long-term partnerships that strengthen local knowledge, deliver sustainable solutions, and connect the region to global networks.
Learn moreHosted by Swissnex in Brazil at the Goeldi Museum in Belém, the Planetary Embassy will act as a new kind of diplomatic space where Amazonian voices and global climate solutions converge.
AIT Brazil 11th Edition: All You Need to Know
On 21 July 2025, a delegation of Swiss and Brazilian startups and researchers will arrive in Pará to embark on a two-week journey across Belém, Santarém, and Manaus. The program aims to accelerate innovation and develop sustainable solutions within the existing bioeconomy value chain, fostering collaboration between Switzerland and Brazil in the Amazon region. Learn more about the program and meet the participants!
The Amazon, a treasure trove of biodiversity and a vital regulator of the Earth's climate, is under threat. As deforestation accelerates, so does the risk of zoonotic diseases—pathogens jumping from animals to humans. In this interview, Dr. Alessandra Nava, a researcher at Fiocruz Amazônia, sheds light on the intricate connections between biodiversity loss, emerging infectious diseases, and climate change. She also discusses proactive measures to mitigate these risks, emphasizing the importance of standing forests, the One Health approach, and the urgent need for collective action.
