Sinal do Vale is a campus fostering a regenerative economy that addresses the challenges of our times.
Located in the Serra da Estrela Bioregion
behind the Guanabara Bay, 50 km from the center of Rio de Janeiro,
SINAL cultivates a bioeconomy
by prototyping regenerative and sustainable models
acting as a biohub, we offer events and learning journeys for individuals and organizations
on their path to transformation, activating global change.
Serra da Estrela Bioregion
Bioeconomy Initiatives
Nature-based solutions for integral regeneration, developed and scaled on campus.
ECOTOURISM:
Caminho do Recôncavo da Guanabara
A 110 km long distance trail which seeks to incentivize agroecological and ecotourism initiatives around the Guanabara Bay belt
FOOD SECURITY:
Madre Frutos
A social impact business processing and commercializing green jackfruit extracted from the Atlantic Forest for vegan and vegetarian cuisines
RESTORATION:
Florestas do Amanhã
Restoration and enrichment of the Atlantic Forest through native species reforestation, agroecologic techniques, and strengthening of restoration production chains
Biohub Activities
SINAL's operations are headquartered in a 200 hectare campus in the buffer zone between one of the last remaining protected areas of the Atlantic Forest, and the urban sprawl of Rio de Janeiro. It is a vibrant platform where people from diverse backgrounds converge as students, event attendees, volunteers and project participants. Learn how you can be a part of our activities!