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Suzano Forms Partnership with Tencent and Ecofuturo Institute at COP30 for AI-Powered Conservation and Nature Education

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  • Suzano, Tencent, and the Brazilian non-profit Ecofuturo Institute signed a Memorandum of Understanding at COP30 to collaborate on using artificial intelligence for biodiversity monitoring & digital platforms for conservation engagement.
  • The partnership leverages Suzano's sustainable forestry expertise, Tencent's digital technology, & Ecofuturo's environmental education experience to pilot initiatives in Brazil & China.
  • Tencent's AI tools for species recognition will be deployed at Neblinas Park & other Ecofuturo-managed areas to identify & monitor native species.
  • The collaboration includes developing immersive nature education programs & interactive digital platforms to enhance public engagement & biodiversity solutions.
  • Malu Paiva of Suzano stated the partnership aims to drive long-lasting impact across Suzano's 11,000 square kilometers of protected areas in Brazil's Amazon, Atlantic Forest, & Cerrado biomes.
  • Xu Hao of Tencent emphasized combining digital expertise with on-the-ground experience to create practical, data-driven conservation tools & engaging public platforms.
  • Valeria Blos of Ecofuturo noted the partnership enables the use of technology to inspire future generations & enhance biodiversity protection in conservation areas.
  • Neblinas Park, a 7,000-hectare UNESCO biosphere reserve, hosts over 1,300 identified species, including 41 threatened with extinction & four previously unknown to science.