Carbon avoidance
Conserving the Amazon in Brazil
Background
As the largest tropical forest globally, the Brazilian Amazon Forest plays a crucial role as a primary carbon sink, contributing significantly to our fight against climate change. Beyond its environmental impact, it serves as a vital refuge for approximately 10% of the world’s biodiversity and provides sustenance and shelter for numerous traditional communities.
Unfortunately, deforestation, forest degradation, and shifts in land use, particularly in agriculture, have collectively contributed to 23% of all anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions worldwide between 2007 and 2016. Within Brazil, these activities accounted for a staggering 63% of national emissions in 2015. Although there was a decline in the Brazilian deforestation rate from 2004 to 2012, recent years have witnessed a concerning resurgence in these figures. Hence, there is an immediate and pressing need to explore alternative socioeconomic development approaches that prioritise the value of these standing forests.
The Project
The Manoa project is a partnership between Biofílica Ambipar Environment Investments S.A. and Manoa Sustentável, Exploração e Serviços Florestais Ltda, located at Fazenda Manoa, in the municipality of Cujubim, state of Rondônia, which covers an area of 74,038.748 hectares. The municipality is where most of the project's social activities are carried out and, therefore, where most of the stakeholders that will be impacted are located, and the project area.
Objectives
The main objective of REDD+ Manoa project activity is to promote the reduction of deforestation and consequently the reduction of GHGs.
Forest protection and monitoring: remote monitoring and local surveillance, along with the best sustainable forest management practices.
Scientific research: monitoring of forest management impacts, follow-up and study of identified and/or endemic species, partnerships with educational and research institutions for the production and dissemination of knowledge.
Local economic development: through its own training center the project provides training and capacity building in technical forest management to the regional population.
Social empowerment: environmental education for the population from regional communities and from the city of Cujubim, aiming at the future of environmental conservation and the consequent improvement in the quality of life of these people.
Project timeline
31 Dec 2052

Project End Date
1 Jan 2013

The Manoa project was established in 2013 with a 30-year crediting period
1 Jan 2013

Project Start Date
The project promotes environmental education for local communities, raising awareness about sustainable practices and equipping future generations with the knowledge to protect and manage forest resources responsibly.
By preserving the Amazon rainforest, the project helps protect vital watersheds, ensuring clean and sustainable water sources for local communities and ecosystems.
Fazenda Manoa generates employment through sustainable forest management practices and research initiatives, providing economic opportunities while prioritising ecological sustainability.
The project advocates for sustainable resource use by demonstrating the economic and environmental viability of Low-Impact Forest Management, reducing deforestation and promoting long-term stewardship.
By preventing deforestation and preserving carbon-rich ecosystems, the project contributes to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with global efforts to combat climate change
Fazenda Manoa protects over 74,000 hectares of Amazon rainforest, conserving biodiversity, safeguarding endangered species, and maintaining critical habitats for wildlife.
Through collaborations with institutions like the Federal University of Rondônia (UNIR) and Instituto Ekos Brasil, the project leverages partnerships to advance research, education, and sustainable development.
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Verifications
Verification: Verified Carbon Standard and Climate, Community and Biodiversity Standard
This project is verified by the Verified Carbon Standard and Climate, Community and Biodiversity Standard. You can view it on the Verra Registry here.