HONORARY MEMBERS

Bey Chief of the Kayapo tribe of Bau In December 2003, Bey brought the negociations for the final demarcation of the Kayapo indigenous land of Bau to an agreement with settlers and foresters, in the state of Para, Brazil. Thanks to his wisdom, a war between the Kayapos and the loggers was averted, and a territory of 1'800'000 hectares, the largest natural mahogany forest in the world, containing thousands of water springs, was saved from deforestation.

Almir Narayamoga Surui Chief of the Gamebey Surui Clan General coordinator of the Organizaçao Metareila do Povo Indigena Surui Almir fights for the saveguard of traditional knowledge and the natural environment of the Surui People. He is a widely respected leader in organizations for the defense of indigenous peoples. It is from his initiative that Aquaverde was contacted in early 2005 to support the reforestation project of the Surui people.

Agnès Soral Actress, foster mother of the association Agnès supports the association since her implication during a french televised game in 2006, the benefits of which were given for our action.

Jean-Pierre Schwarz Foundor of ANDA Reflorestamento A Geneva citizen who emigrated to south America more than 25 years ago, Jean-Pierre has become a mythical figure of the Amazon forest. A jungle guide, staunch defensor of Amazonia Indians and engaged ecologist, he was adopted in 1986 by the Kayapo tribe of Bau and is often called upon as an intermediary between them and the authorities.

Cédric Yvinec Ethnologue Cédric Yvinec is a french ethnologist (thesis at EHESS in Paris) who works with the Surui in the southern Rondonia, Brazil. Sensitized by the efforts of this people to counter the destruction of their environment, he does a marvelous field job as intermediary for our joint projects.