ONE AMAZON Initiative Receives $100 Million Commitment to Protect Rainforest
New York, New York – March 12, 2025 – ONE AMAZON, a transformative initiative designed to protect the Amazon Rainforest through market-driven investment, has secured a significant $100 million commitment from Global Edge Worldwide Fund. This investment will provide the financial backing needed to bring the initiative’s vision to reality, utilizing advanced technology, blockchain-backed securities, and sustainable finance to safeguard the Amazon while simultaneously generating long-term economic value.
Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: GRRR) is participating as a minority investor, solidifying its role as a vital technology partner in the project.
The Amazon’s Critical Importance
The Amazon Rainforest is a crucial ecosystem, responsible for producing approximately 20% of the world’s oxygen, storing vast amounts of carbon, and regulating global climate patterns. However, deforestation and unsustainable economic practices pose a significant threat. ONE AMAZON aims to address this challenge by leveraging the Internet of Forests™ (IoF™), a comprehensive environmental intelligence network designed for real-time monitoring and monetization of the rainforest’s ecological value.
With major institutional partners, including PSG Digital, ONE AMAZON is now positioned to transition from planning to implementation, ensuring the Amazon’s protection is both an environmental necessity and a sustainable economic opportunity for both investors and the planet.
Gorilla Technology Powers the Internet of Forests™
As a key technology partner, Gorilla Technology is deploying its AI-driven data intelligence, IoT solutions, and advanced analytics to create what will be the world’s largest environmental monitoring network. By integrating biodegradable sensors, satellite imagery, and AI-powered environmental insights, Gorilla is transforming the Amazon into a fully quantified and investable natural ecosystem. In addition to its technological contributions, Gorilla is also participating as a minority investor in ONE AMAZON.
Jay Chandan, Chairman & CEO of Gorilla, emphasized the potential of the initiative:
“The ONE AMAZON initiative is not just a vision; it is a financial and technological revolution that will redefine how we value, protect and monetize natural capital, at a global scale. Gorilla Technology is part of the core team behind this transformation, serving as one of the architects of the Internet of Forests™, deploying the world’s largest-scale environmental intelligence infrastructure to transform the Amazon into the most data-rich, investable natural asset on the planet.”
He continued:
“With our AI-powered analytics, real-time biodiversity tracking and blockchain-backed verification models, we are building the foundation of a new conservation economy, one that will generate billions in economic value while ensuring the Amazon thrives for generations to come. This is where finance, technology, and sustainability converge to create real, scalable impact and Gorilla is at the very heart of it.”
Rodrigo Veloso, CEO of ONE AMAZON, highlighted the transformative potential of the initiative:
“The Amazon is not just a rainforest—it is the lifeblood of our planet. With the Internet of Forests™, we are creating a new paradigm where environmental protection and economic growth go hand in hand. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative finance, we are turning the Amazon into a global asset that benefits both nature and humanity. This is more than a project; it is a movement to redefine how we value and protect our planet’s most precious resources.”
Global Edge Worldwide Fund’s Commitment
Global Edge Worldwide Fund’s $100 million commitment supports the expansion of ONE AMAZON, reinforcing its mission to protect the rainforest and create sustainable economic prospects.
Renato Costa, CEO of Global Edge Worldwide Fund, stated:
“ONE AMAZON represents the future of environmental finance – a bold, scalable model that turns nature into a tangible, investable asset. Our $100 million commitment is not just an investment but a statement that the world’s natural capital must be protected and valued. Rodrigo Veloso and the ONE AMAZON team are pioneering a new asset class that will redefine the intersection of sustainability and finance for decades to come.”
PSG Digital’s Role
PSG Digital, a leader in tokenization and Web3 solutions, has been appointed as the digital and Web3 advisor to ONE AMAZON. The firm will lead the development of blockchain-based systems, tokenized ecological securities, and decentralized platforms, which will underpin the initiative’s financial and operational framework. Paul Salama-Caro, Co-Founder and CIO of PSG Digital, noted:
“ONE AMAZON is a transformational initiative that redefines the Real World Asset and tokenization space. We are bringing capital, blockchain, and datafication to nature-based assets in a truly groundbreaking way. This is a historic moment for Web3 and sustainable finance, and PSG Digital is proud to lead the charge in building this future.”
A New Era for Environmental Finance
The combined commitments from Global Edge Worldwide Fund, PSG Digital, and Gorilla Technology represent a significant milestone in sustainable investment. With the Internet of Forests™, ONE AMAZON demonstrates that nature-backed finance is no longer a futuristic concept but an emerging reality.
For additional information about ONE AMAZON and the Internet of Forests™, visit www.oneamazon.com.
