Sophia Point

Transforming education and conservation in one of the last biodiversity hotspots.

Sophia Point is building the first truly accessible research and education centre in Guyana, South America.

We are enabling Guyanese students to access, study, understand and champion their rainforest.

We are introducing leading science and conservation to a vitally important and overlooked ecosystem.

We are providing a platform to integrate local and indigenous environmental expertise with cutting-edge science to deliver a more sustainable, equitable future for both people and planet.

An indigenous view of COP28: Interview with Melena Pollard

In December 2023, Toshao, Melena Pollard attended the international climate conference COP28. Miss Pollard is a tireless representative of her community and Amerindians across Guyana. We caught up with her to learn about her experience and hopes for the future.

Read the full interview here

To protect the rainforest we must first understand it.

Sophia Point is advancing our understanding of climate change, species loss and rainforest conservation.

Why Guyana?

Guyana is an overlooked and understudied biodiversity hotspot.

Sophia Point is granting students and scientists access to pristine rainforest, just 2 hours from the capital city.

The Centre

Sophia Point is putting value back into the rainforest.

We are connecting global and local experts so they learn and work together to help protect this vital rainforest.

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The Inauguration of Sophia Point

President Irfaan Ali & Tony Blair

University of Guyana, August 2023

There is no solution to our climate and biodiversity crises, without protecting tropical rainforests.

What excites you about Sophia Point?

Sophia Point aims to put the spotlight on Guyana’s incredible rainforests and people. We are already working with some of the leading practitioners, teachers and conservationists in the country who are excited about their long-term visions for Sophia Point.