CCB – About the Project

BR ARBO Forest Management S.A. is a Brazilian company that holds more than 900,000 hectares of land in the state of Amazonas, located in the Amazon Biome. The company’s primary objective, as manifested through its REDD+ Project, known as the Mejuruá project, is to guarantee the long-term conservation of this territory. Moreover, by fostering favorable economic incentives for the conservation of rainforests within privately owned domains, the proponents propose positive impacts for the well-being of local communities and the conservation of biodiversity.

The Mejuruá Grouped Project is an extensive endeavor that encompasses a range of activities. It falls under the AFOLU (Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Uses) project category, specifically addressing the reduction of emissions resulting from deforestation and degradation (REDD). Its central focus is the implementation of the REDD+ activity within a designated 20% section of the property, spanning an area of 123,762 hectares. Furthermore, the project has been designed as a grouped initiative, with the aim of enhancing its contribution to existing forests in the future and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This will be achieved through the addition of new project instances, specifically corresponding to the designated Legal Reserve portion, which encompasses 80% of the total property area, covering 544,354 hectares. In total, the project area will encompass 668,116 hectares.

This project has been conceived as a collaborative effort, with the purpose of showcasing how forest preservation can be both sustainable and advantageous for all stakeholders involved. Through a careful analysis of the prevailing conditions, the project’s design encompasses a multitude of activities intended to 9 Managed for biodiversity conservation in this context means areas where specific management measures are being implemented as a part of project activities with an objective of enhancing biodiversity conservation, e.g., enhancing the status of endangered species.
The project fulfil the established objectives of sustainable development, biodiversity conservation, community development and climate regulation. Over the course of the project lifetime, these activities will be implemented periodically, while undergoing regular evaluation, adjustment, and adaptation as deemed necessary. By steadfastly addressing deforestation prevention, biodiversity conservation, and the fulfilment of local community needs, the project endeavors to serve as an exemplary model for forest conservation and mitigation of climate change.
The Mejuruá project is actively engaged in the VCS (Verified Carbon Standard) process under Verra, a vital step in the commitment to environmental sustainability. Concurrently, the project is working towards the application for CCBA (Climate, Community, and Biodiversity Alliance) label, with the aim of highlighting substantial social and biodiversity benefits stemming from the initiative. These endeavors underscore a dedication to transparent carbon accounting and a comprehensive approach to creating positive impacts on both the environment and local communities.