Isabel Fonseca

Isabel Fonseca, a renowned Indigenous leader, is celebrated for her relentless efforts to protect the Atlantic Forest. Awarded nationally and internationally, she founded the Zág Institute to advance environmental education and sustainable practices, focusing on the endangered “zág” biome. Her work highlights her commitment to reforestation and ecological balance, inspiring global sustainability efforts.At COP28, as part of the Nature Positive delegation, Isabel made history by opening the event—the only woman to address world leaders. She elevated climate discourse at high-level forums like the G20 Global Land and UN events, amplifying the Forest’s plight through media. Her leadership underscored the urgency of global environmental preservation.