Vale da Esteva supported the screening of the documentary “The Letter: A Message for our Earth”.

This initiative was organised by Quercus – Regional Branch of Castelo Branco, with the support of the Parish Councils of Lardosa and Cafede.

We believe that regeneration begins with listening. The Letter invites us to act, to care, and to rebuild our connection with the Earth.

The Chapel of the Holy Spirit in Castelo Branco was the setting for a commemorative session marking the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’. The initiative was led by Cristina Levine Martins Xavier de Sousa, founder and CEO of Vale da Esteva – Harmonious Jungle and a Laudato Si’ Animator, with the support of the Parish Council and the Parishes of Castelo Branco.

On 28 May 2025, the Parish Council of Castelo Branco promoted the continuation of the planting of the Forest of the Friends of the Environment on the grounds of the Alvoracões / Lirião Neighbourhood Association, with the involvement of local school groups. The initiative included the donation of 80 trees and technical support from Harmonious Jungle-Vale da Esteva, within the framework of the Community Commitment Protocol established with the Parish Council.

II Fórum de Cogestão em Áreas Protegidas, realizou-se em Segura, Idanha-a-Nova e teve como tema “Florestas: Dinâmicas económicas, inovação e futuro”. O encontro destacou a gestão sustentável no Parque Natural do Tejo Internacional. Cristina Xavier de Sousa, fundadora da Harmonious Jungle – Vale da Esteva, integrou o painel dedicado à inovação, onde apresentou o programa REVE – Regeneração dos Ecossistemas do Vale da Esteva.

Cristina Xavier de Sousa, CEO of Vale da Esteva, and Marta Velez, Administrative Manager, attended the Nature Finance Forum Europe 2025 and Sustainable Investment Forum Europe conferences in Paris on April 28 and 29 as observers. 

On March 27th, we welcomed a group of approximately 15 third-year Agronomy students from ESACB-IPCB, accompanied by Professor José Coutinho.

The students visited the farm facilities, including the machinery park. The visit then continued towards the vineyard, with the walk taking place on foot. Along the way, the forestry work carried out on the property was presented.

Ernst Götsch, one of the greatest masters of Agroforestry, will share his vast knowledge and revolutionary experiences. Total Immersion for 5 days | 12 vacancies only.

Escola Superior Agrária de Castelo Branco, Portugal auditorium. Syntropic Agriculture and Sustainability - Lecture by Ernst Götsch. Free admission, registration required. Download your ticket here.

Win Win Women – Together We Thrive at Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Lisbon. Vale da Esteva was the Breakthrough Project, represented by its CEO and mentor, Cristina Levine Martins Xavier.

Casa do Forno, in Castelo Branco. Sustainable Cuisine - Learn about healthy and sustainable eating through a board game in partnership with JF Castelo Branco.

Vale da Esteva was present at NATURE FUTURES 2024 in Dublin, Ireland. The project's alignment with EU guidelines and the socio-environmental relevance of REVE made it eligible to be among the exhibitors of this international initiative.

For the first time, Vale da Esteva was present at BTL - Lisbon Tourism Exchange at the invitation of Castelo Branco City Council.

JF Castelo Branco signed the first Community Commitment with the private company Harmonious Jungle - Vale da Esteva.

On the lands of the Alvoracões/Lirião Neighborhood Association, together with the Castelo Branco Parish School Groups, we planted the Friends of the Environment Forest (90 native trees). And we started the project GROWING WITH A TREE AS A GODDAUGHTER.

Knowledge and Flavors Market At the Mãos de Horta Restaurant, an organic market was held with the participation of local producers. A stall entirely dedicated to children, popular music, and local products delighted everyone who passed by. It is an event to be repeated!