International Recognition
Our work is recognized internationally for its effectiveness in achieving conservation goals, and our competence has also been recognized by several prestigious national and international awards.
Endorsed by Saving Nature
Secretary of Biodiversity of Brazil’s Ministry of the Environment officially declares August 2 as National Golden Lion Tamarin Day in Brazil (2018)
Disney Reverse the Decline Award (2014-2024)
Disney Conservation Hero Awards: in 2011 for AMLD’s Metapopulation Management Team, in 2019 for AMLD’s Forest Protection Team, and in 2021 for AMLD Partner Ana Beatriz Cordeiro.
St. Andrews Prize for the Environment (2010)
National Geographic Society / Buffet Award for Leadership in Latin America (2008)
Ford Motor Company Conservation Award – Category Science and Professional Training (2007)
Bruno H.Schubert-Stiftung Award - Category Young Scientist (2007)
Prêmio Super Ecologia—Category Most Effective Wildlife NGO (2002);
Prêmio Muriqui—Man and Biosphere Program (1998)
Several service awards from two local municipal governments