Blue Sky hosts hands-on workshop at SEMANTEC, combining sustainability and environmental education.

Committed to reforestation with a focus on the Caatinga biome, Blue Sky Caatinga made a significant impact during SEMANTEC – the Technological Week Applied to Professional Education – held at the Maria de Almeida Araújo Regional Center for Professional Education in Curaçá, Bahia. The event, which took place from August 12 to 16, brought together professionals and experts from various fields to share their knowledge with students on the cusp of entering the workforce.

Blue Sky’s team, led by Geraldo Germino, Reforestation Operations Coordinator, played a pivotal role in the event. They conducted a workshop titled “Native Seedling Planting Techniques in the Caatinga,” which was divided into two parts: a theoretical session followed by a practical activity where participants collectively planted 10 native seedlings in the school’s outdoor area.

With over 80,000 trees planted and 300 hectares under restoration, Blue Sky continues to make a meaningful difference in the habitat of the endangered Spix’s macaw and contributing to the preservation of the unique Caatinga ecosystem. Through initiatives like this, Blue Sky is inspiring future generations to embrace sustainability.

Núbia Araújo, a CETEP professor and Master in Veterinary Sciences, emphasized the importance of partnerships in providing students with the practical experience they’ll encounter in the job market, complementing the theoretical content taught in the classroom.

Gabriel Felizardo, a senior student in the Agriculture program, shared his insights: “It was an excellent learning experience. I gained new techniques for the Caatinga and understood the importance of reforestation. We planted and watered the seedlings; now we need to focus more on preserving the Caatinga, avoiding deforestation, and promoting planting.”

Romero Xavier, from the Institute of Partners for the Caatinga, reinforced the significance of the initiative: “Training students and preparing the region for a more sustainable future, in alignment with global needs, is essential.”