Science Museum expands sustainable initiatives in the Amazon

A museum in the Amazon is not just a space for conservation and education, it is a laboratory for innovation. Installed on the soil of Terra Preta de Índio, an ancient legacy of biotechnology, this initiative shows that the future can be supported through traditional and modern practices, creating new forms of prosperity for future generations. “Terra Preta is living proof that there once existed a civilization capable of regenerating the planet,” says Luiz Felipe Mora, founder and general coordinator of MuCA. “MuCA is the embodiment of this intelligence, a place to learn from the past and envision a future where science and lineage come together.”

The museum is opening at a time when leaders from tropical forest countries and environmental agenda partner countries are already meeting in Belém to discuss the direction of combating climate change and the green transition. The climate summit, which precedes COP30, is a key event for the global agenda, and with the opening of MuCA, Belterra is positioning itself as a central hub for science and innovation, with a focus on forest restoration, bioeconomy and strengthening local communities.

MuCA, in partnership with Sebrae, goes beyond environmental conservation, seeking profound social transformation. Through its agroforestry school, the museum trains young entrepreneurs as “restoration contractors,” ready to meet the growing global demand for ecosystem regeneration and climate change mitigation services. Through this model, the initiative proposes sustainable solutions that link the ancestral knowledge of Amazonian communities with the needs of the contemporary world, creating a cycle of learning and development.

Casa 1, a cultural center restored as a restaurant school, advances this proposal, offering the opportunity to understand how Amazonian biodiversity can serve as a model for food and epigenetic health. By promoting nutrition based on natural, unprocessed foods, MuCA also proposes to reconnect with the cultural roots of the region, with an emphasis on health, well-being and sustainability.

With the support of Sebrae and national and international partners, MuCA not only celebrates the science and culture of the Amazon region, but also highlights the urgent need to integrate social and environmental dimensions. This event marks the beginning of a journey that could redefine the way the world views forests and prosperity, with a particular focus on local development and the generation of qualified employment opportunities, especially among young people.