Ideflor-Bio and Museu Goeldi discuss the implementation of research laboratories in the Serra das Andorinhas Park
Researchers from the Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi, one of the most important scientific institutions on the planet, visited the conservation unit in São Geraldo do Araguaia
The Serra dos Martírios/Andorinhas State Park, in São Geraldo do Araguaia, in southeastern Pará, received a visit from researchers from the Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi (MPEG). The presence of specialists Alberto Akama, a reference in Amazonian fauna diversity, and Dario Amaral, from the Botany Coordination, marked the beginning of discussions for the installation of the Project Rooms in Conservation Units in the region.
The initiative, developed in partnership between MPEG and the Institute of Forest Development and Biodiversity (Ideflor-Bio), aims to create research laboratories in restricted areas of Conservation Units in Pará. The goal is to bring science closer to ecosystems, facilitating the collection of essential data for biodiversity conservation and advancing research in areas such as archaeology, anthropology, and ethnology.
During the visit, the researchers were at the headquarters of the Araguaia Administrative Region Management (GRA) of Ideflor-Bio, in São Geraldo, where they were welcomed by manager Laís Mercedes and councilman Douglas Costa. The meeting aligned the proposal that aims to transform the Park into a hub of scientific knowledge and academic exchange, attracting scholars from various countries.
Appropriate structure - “We came to the Park to initiate the installation of the laboratories of the Project Rooms. Our intention is for this space to become a reference for researchers from various fields, considering the environmental and archaeological richness of the region, which is one of the largest archaeological sites on the planet. This is an important step to strengthen ties between research institutions and expand knowledge about the Amazon and the Cerrado,” highlighted Alberto Akama.
Researcher Dario Amaral reinforced the relevance of the initiative. “Now, we will be able to show research happening within the state conservation units. The Park was chosen not only for the quality of its infrastructure but also for the work that has already been carried out in conjunction with Ideflor-Bio. This is just the first step of many to come,” he stated.
Advancements in research - The expectation is that, with the installation of the laboratories, the region will begin to receive continuous flows of researchers and students, creating a fertile environment for scientific discoveries and strengthening preservation strategies. The Project will also encourage environmental education actions and contribute to the sustainable development of the territory.
For Ideflor-Bio, the arrival of the Project Rooms represents a strengthening of conservation actions and the appreciation of environmental and cultural heritage. “The Serra dos Martírios/Andorinhas State Park brings together natural beauties, internationally relevant archaeological sites, and communities that have historically related to this territory. Having researchers from the Goeldi Museum installing a laboratory here is a source of pride and also an opportunity to expand the protection of this heritage,” emphasized Laís Mercedes.
The manager believes that, with these investments, the Park consolidates itself as a reference space not only for tourism and conservation but also for the production of scientific knowledge. “The partnership between MPEG and Ideflor-Bio reinforces the idea that protecting the Amazon and the Cerrado necessarily involves investing in science and integration between institutions, communities, and governments,” concluded Laís Mercedes.
