At a glance
The project aims to protect approximately 27,435 hectares of native forest and to avoid greenhouse gas emissions from planned deforestation. The main activity of the project is to stop deforestation activities and instead conserve the forest area. Under Forest Stewardship Council Certification (FSC), limited forest management activities with low impact logging practices are still allowed. The project will intensify and improve its practices to support the sustainable social development and support the maintenance and improvement of biodiversity. The project is located at the Rio Capim Complex (RCC), in Paragominas in the Nothern region of Brazil.
CO₂ benefits
Forests and trees play an important role in the fight against climate change because they serve as carbon sinks by capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and transforming it into biomass through photosynthesis. Moreover, when forests are cut down, they release much of the stored carbon back into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide (CO2), hence contributing to global warming. Therefore, protecting forests and trees is essential in the fight against climate change. The project plans to avoid almost 9.5 million tonnes of CO2 that otherwise would have been emitted into the atmosphere over a ten-year period.
Biodiversity benefits
The Amazon is one of the most biodiverse places on earth and home to more than 3 million species, which are essential to keep the ecosystem in balance and alive. About 63% of the Amazon Rainforest has already been lost, due to human-caused deforestation. The cancellation of the planned deforestation is expected to have a positive environmental impact on biodiversity. Furthermore, one of the sustainability objectives of the project is to maintain and improve the biodiversity monitoring framework. There are areas, such as rivers and wetlands, that are under permanent environmental protection given their importance for the maintenance of the ecosystem balance.
Socio-economic benefits
The maintenance and enhancement of long-term social and economic well-being of forest workers and local communities and respect of worker’s rights are following the International Labour Organisation conventions. Overall, the project aims to contribute to the socio-economic development of the region using the global natural resources in a sustainable manner. Moreover, the project creates employment opportunities for local communities and improves the quality of their lives through education, improved medical facilities, and natural resources.
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Verified Carbon Standard (Verra)
This project is verified by Verified Carbon Standard (VCS). VCS was established in 2007 and is a full-fledged carbon offset program developed and run by the non-profit Verra. It focuses on GHG reduction attributes only and does not require projects to have additional environmental or social benefits. The VCS is broadly supported by the carbon offset industry (project developers, large offset buyers, verifiers, and projects consultants) and is active globally.
