ABAAE, or the Associação Bandeira Azul de Ambiente e Educação, is dedicated to promoting environmental education and sustainability. As a prominent member of the Foundation for Environmental Education, headquartered in Denmark, ABAAE coordinates several notable programs aimed at fostering sustainable development. These include the Blue Flag, Eco-Schools, Young Reporters for the Environment, Green Key, and LEAF initiatives.

The organization not only focuses on educational efforts but also engages in various projects that highlight environmental stewardship, such as the “Do CO2 ao O2” campaign, the Ocean Starts Here initiative, and the Climate Action Route. ABAAE strives to integrate ecological considerations into everyday practices, embodying the belief that ecology should be fundamental to all aspects of life. Their commitment is reflected in their partnerships and activities, which aim to engage communities in meaningful environmental actions. Through these efforts, ABAAE also addresses tourism sustainability via the Green Key certification and fosters youth involvement in environmental reporting and initiatives.