Nondas Ferreira da Silva

Nondas Ferreira da Silva is a Brazilian Forest Engineer and founder of Instituto New Era. With expertise in agroforestry, community-led restoration, and environmental governance, he has supported indigenous and traditional communities through roles with UNDP and international programs like ISA Hamburg and CIPSEM Dresden. His work integrates participatory science and sustainable models to foster inclusive, climate-resilient development in Brazil.

Breaking the Wall of Restoration with Indigenous Knowledge: Nondas Ferreira da Silva's 2025 Falling Walls Engage Finalist Project is Seeds of Change.

Seeds of Change is a community-driven initiative that empowers traditional communities and indigenous Xacriabá people to restore degraded ecosystems in Brazil’s Cerrado biome. By integrating agroforestry, citizen science, and sustainable economic models, the project enhances climate resilience and biodiversity conservation. Through hands-on training, participatory research, and local partnerships, the project bridges science and community action to create environmental and social impact.