The Resilient Store and the biomes of Brazil
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How different Brazilian ecosystems gain space and value on our platform.
We believe in the importance of valuing and promoting local entrepreneurship in all Brazilian biomes.
By selecting products from different regions, The Resilient Store supports the conservation of nature and cultural traditions of these ecosystems, celebrates and regenerates the biodiversity of each biome and also contributes to the generation of income and the sustainable development of their communities and economies.
This way, we can build together a more resilient future for our country and the planet as a whole.
Discover, below, the riches of Brazil's main biomes and what we bring from each of them to our platform.
The Amazon is Brazil's greatest natural treasure. The forest covers nine countries and is home to thousands of species of plants, animals and traditional communities, including riverside communities, quilombolas and indigenous people. At The Resilient Store Brasil you will find products from the rich Amazonian biodiversity, such as essential oils, natural cosmetics, food produced through agroforestry practices and crafts made by local communities, as well as brands, products and creations from impact entrepreneurs from all states Amazonian.
Total area: 4,200,000 square kilometers
States covering: Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Pará and Roraima, and part of the territory of Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Rondônia and Tocantins
The Cerrado is the second largest Brazilian biome and the most biodiverse savannah in the world. It has vegetation of low trees, shrubs and grasses, which is home to a multitude of species of fauna and flora adapted to its unique conditions. From Cerrado, The Resilient Store brings typical foods, natural cosmetics, decoration items and sustainable products made by local communities.
Total area: 2,046,000 square kilometers
States that cover: Goiás, Tocantins, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Bahia, Maranhão, Piauí, Rondônia, Paraná, São Paulo and the Federal District
The Atlantic Forest is home to a surprising diversity of endemic species. Its dense and lush forests, which extend from the northeast region to the south of Brazil, form one of the most threatened biomes in the world. The Resilient Store Brasil offers products that value and support the conservation of the Atlantic Forest: medicinal plants, organic foods and sustainable decoration items, in addition to the creativity of artists, artisans and many other impactful entrepreneurs.
Total area: 1,110,000 square kilometers
States covering: Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, Santa Catarina, and part of the territory of the States of Alagoas, Bahia, Goiás, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Paraíba, Paraná, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Norte, Rio Grande do Sul , São Paulo and Sergipe.
The Caatinga is the only exclusively Brazilian biome. Located in the northeast region of the country, it has vegetation adapted to semi-arid conditions and is an example of resilience. Our selection brings together products that celebrate country culture and the biodiversity of the caatinga, such as typical foods and handicrafts produced by local communities.
Total area: 845,000 square kilometers
States that cover: Alagoas, Bahia, Ceará, Maranhão, Pernambuco, Paraíba, Rio Grande do Norte, Piauí, Sergipe and northern Minas Gerais.
The Pantanal is one of Brazil's greatest natural treasures. Considered the largest continental humid area on the planet, its rivers, swamps and floodplains contain countless species of birds, mammals and fish. Sustainable food products, wildlife photographs and decorative items inspired by the Pantanal nature are some of the items at The Resilient Store Brasil that honor and preserve this biome.
Total area: 150,355 square kilometers
States covered: Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul
The Pampas reveal themselves in vast plains and grassy fields present in the southern region of Brazil, known for its extensive livestock farming and iconic species, such as the Creole horse. The curation of The Resilient Store Brasil focused on the Pampas features items made from sustainable leather, typical foods from the region and decorative objects that celebrate Gaucho culture.
Total area: 176,500 square kilometers
States covered: Rio Grande do Sul.
The Marine Coastal System encompasses mangroves and coral reefs. It is an essential ecosystem for marine life and plays a vital role in protecting and regenerating the ocean. In our store, you will find products that value and protect the Marine Coastal System, such as seaweed-based personal care items.
Total area: 195,000 square kilometers on the continent and 4,500,000 square kilometers on the maritime territory
States covered: all Brazilian States that have contact with the sea.
