The Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio) is a Brazilian government agency established in 2007. It focuses on the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable use of natural resources in Brazil. The institute manages several protected areas, including national parks and biological reserves, to preserve ecosystems and wildlife. ICMBio is named after Chico Mendes, a Brazilian environmentalist and rubber tapper who fought for the protection of the Amazon rainforest. The institute works to promote environmental education, research, and the involvement of local communities in conservation efforts, aiming to balance ecological preservation with social development.